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Children's National Medical Center Official Slams D.C. EMS Over 2-Year-Old's Death
Dr. Joseph Wright says the decision not to immediately transport a child with respiratory symptoms is inexcusable. -
Nominate First Responders for AMW All-Star
Since the America's Most Wanted All-Star program began in 2005, only first responders from law enforcement agencies have been voted as the Grand Prize winners. -
Disaster Experts Praise Chile Quake Response
Experts say smart moves made it possible to deliver 12,000 tons of relief in just 10 days. -
L.A. Considers Deactivating 10 Ambulances at Night
Facing a shrinking number of options to close a budget gap that could grow to $600 million in the next fiscal year, the Los Angeles City Council is weighing whether to deactivate 10 rescue ambulances at night. - Worker Rescued From Texas Manhole
- Wash. Man Killed Cutting Down Maple Trees
- Ariz. 911 Helps Teen Save Mom's Life
- Expired Drugs Found on Ga. Vehicles
- Wash. Doctor Maintains Requirements Despite Criticism
- Baby Fatally Attacked by Dog in Okla.
- Swimmer, 52, Drowns at Wash. Aquatic Center
Business News
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Physio-Control to Resume Unrestricted LIFEPAK Shipments
Physio-Control Inc., has it received notice from the FDA that the company may resume unrestricted worldwide shipments of its external defibrillators. -
Acadian's National EMS Academy Granted Five-Year Accreditation
The Academy is a partnership between Acadian Ambulance & South Louisiana Community College. - Carson Introduces New H-Series Electronic Air Horn Line
- CyberLock Helps Clark County Fire Department Manage Narcotics
- Logan County Public Safety Departments Purchase Kenwood NEXEDGE® System
- SAMU Brasilia Implements ZOLL AutoPulse
- Harris Corporation Selected by IRS to Participate in Five-Year IDIQ Contract for Tactical Multiband Project 25 Radios
- Florida leverages EMSystems' EMTrack and EMResource to manage Haitian earthquake patient evacuees
- Free PocketCPR iPhone Training App Available for February Heart Month
Funding News
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Successful Grant-Seeking
EMS can be a good fit for a lot of grant programs, if you take the time to educate and approach granters appropriately. -
Western Pa. Ambulance Firms Sue Insurers Over Tactics
A group representing more than 200 Pennsylvania ambulance companies and 11 individual ambulance services filed the federal racketeering lawsuit Friday in Pittsburgh. - Obama Proposal Cuts AFG, SAFER Funding
- Pa. Communities Balk on Support for Ross/West View EMS
- 'Duck Pluckers' Get Logo on New Illinois Ambulance
- New Orleans Faces 'Devastating' Budget Cuts
- FDNY and NY Blood Center Launch Program to Increase Donations
- House Passes FIRE Act, SAFER Reauthorization
- EMS Expo: Chiefs Call for Creativity in Funding
Line of Duty
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New York EMT Dies on Duty
A New York EMT died while on a call on Jan. 3, 2010. -
New York Responder Killed in Vehicle Crash
A Tioga Center firefighter died early this morning while responding to a call. - Arizona Medic Killed in Crash
- Pa. EMS Chief Suffers Heart Attack at Crash Scene, Dies
- N.C. Responder Killed in Ambulance Crash
- Rescuer, Patient Killed in Tenn. Ambulance Crash
- Georgia Responder Collapses, Dies
- Louisiana Paramedic Killed After Being Pinned Between EMS Trailer and Car
- Three Responders Killed in S.C. Medical Helicopter Crash
Homeland Security
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DHS Seeks Input for Homeland Security Review
The Department of Homeland Securitys first official survey of stakeholders will help shape its goals and priorities in coming years. -
HARM Students Drive Training Procedures
The HARM course provides response personnel with a scenario, but the students determine the tempo and plan their response. - It's Not Just Training, It's Preparedness
- Biological Terrorism Threat Greater Than Ever
- Simulation Training Prepares Medics for Urban Combat
- EMS Veteran Nominated to DHS Health Post
- Mission Assistance
- Military Trains with Wisconsin Hospitals in Groundbreaking Disaster Drill
- Hundreds of Soldiers to Drill with Wisconsin Hospitals
