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Fears of Major Flooding in Snowbound Buffalo Ease

November 24, 2014

Minor to moderate flooding was reported in several creeks, but nearby homes were largely spared.

Rallies Planned Across U.S. Before Ferguson Decision

S.C. Animal Society Reveals 2015 Firefighter Calendar

Facebook Post by Okla. Firefighter Prompts Investigation

Ind. Company Invests in GPS to Improve Ambulance Response Time

Va. Man Wins Governor's EMS Award

AMR Air Ambulance Hires New General Manager

November 24, 2014

John Paladino brings unique experience to lead company’s overseas development.

Spacemaker Cots and Sheets Launches New Line of Adult and Emergency Cots and Sheets

November 24, 2014

From SPACEMAKER™ COTS AND SHEETS

Spacemaker Cots and Sheets USA celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Dallas, Georgia.

Spacemaker’s new EMS cot, made rugged for use at the scene of virtually any emergency, can hold up to two IV poles. These cots are made of ultra-lightweight structured aluminum and the same type of durable polyester fabric used to construct military...

Toughbook CF-53

From PANASONIC SOLUTIONS COMPANY

The semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53 comes with a 14-inch display and a resolution of 1366 X 768 dpi. It has dual purpose for business or outdoors with the sunlight readable screen making the colorful presentations easy on the eyes. This laptop is...

Panasonic Toughbook CF-53: Great Performance Even in the Harshest Environments

November 24, 2014

From PANASONIC SOLUTIONS COMPANY

Toughbook CF-53 has dual purpose for business or outdoors with the sunlight readable screen making colorful presentations easy on the eyes.

AMBARA Announces New Linkedin Group for EMS Financial Account Professionals

November 24, 2014

From AMBARA

Group is designed to offer a forum/resource for EMS agencies to help increase cash flow and reduce costs.

Iowa City Removes Outdated Ambulance Ordinance

November 24, 2014

Antiquated ambulance licensing rules have been wiped from the city's ordinance books.

Ebola Scare in Ohio was Handled Well, Health Officials Say

November 24, 2014

Those in charge of managing health emergencies feel reassured that they're equipped to help those sickened with Ebola and protect the public from its spread.

N.Y. First Responders Working Tirelessly to Combat Snow Storm

November 24, 2014

With warming temperatures and rain creating the possibility for flooding in the area now, Schultz said the work of Niagara County first responders may not be done for awhile.

N.H. Commission Honors 7 for Contributions to State Firefighter Training

November 24, 2014

The awards are presented annually by New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training Academy commission, which held the ceremony on Thursday at the Fire Academy.

US Health Officials Looking Past Ebola to Prepare for Next Outbreak

November 24, 2014

The Obama administration has requested $600 million for the CDC to implement what it calls the Global Health Security Agenda.

Planning for Demonstrations, Protests and Civil Unrest

What are the response considerations?

1 Killed, Dozens Injured in California Bus Crash

November 23, 2014

Early indications show driver fatigue may be to blame for the crashes.

Colo. Responders Hope Tornado Drill Pays Dividends

November 23, 2014

Live action role playing can be an invaluable device in training regular citizens—the literal first responders, in most situations.

Reporter Spends Ride-Along Time with Wash. Agency

November 23, 2014

While the fast-pace situation was slightly overwhelming, the crew was calm. They were constantly communicating and able to anticipate what the other was going to do next.

Police Investigating Source of K2 that Hospitalized Over 40 in Texas

November 23, 2014

Within a 24-hour period last week, Austin paramedics treated 25 people who needed medical attention after smoking K2.

Battle Waged Over Fate of Calif. Hospital

November 23, 2014

The Orange County Fire Authority said closure of the hospital's ER would mean longer paramedic transports for emergency patients from San Clemente and Dana Point.

Earthquake Early Alert System Ready to Expand in California

November 23, 2014

The system can give as much as a minute of warning before a major earthquake is felt in metropolitan areas.

Homes Destroyed, Dozens Injured After Japanese Earthquake

November 23, 2014

The magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday west of Nagano city.

CARES Report: Dramatic Improvement in Overall Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates in U.S.

November 23, 2014

Overall survival rates increased from 5.7% in 2005-06 to 9.8% in 2012.

UK Healthcare Providers Fly to Sierra Leone to Fight Ebola

November 22, 2014

More than 30 NHS staffers, including general practitioners and nurses, were expected to stay in Freetown, the capital, for one week of training before moving to treatment centers across the country.

Navigating Tight Spaces Key for Drone Development

November 22, 2014

The FAA wants to safely integrate unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as drones, into the national airspace by 2015.

Ind. Crews Remove Baby Pigs from Overturned Truck

November 21, 2014

It took 25 firefighters, tow company personnel, Marion County Animal Control, Indiana State Police and volunteers about three hours to remove the pigs from the overturned truck and into three other trucks.

Bandits in Guinea Steal Suspected Ebola Blood

November 21, 2014

The samples were in the care of a Red Cross courier who was among nine passengers sharing a taxi when three bandits on a motorbike led the attack.

Geospatial Modeling Assists in Ebola Response

November 21, 2014

Army technicians have been tasked with supporting the military's humanitarian efforts in Liberia.

Florida Hospital East Opens Simulation Center

November 21, 2014

Growing body of evidence shows that simulation training better prepares healthcare providers for real-life situations.

San Francisco Window Washer Falls 11 Stories Onto Moving Car

November 21, 2014

The man suffered critical injuries.

Safety Culture Key to Ebola Fight in Healthcare

November 21, 2014

A nurse-driven, workforce-driven strategy at Emory helped keep providers safe.

EM Innovations Introduces Drug Dispose All – The Choice for Safe Drug Disposal

November 21, 2014

From EM INNOVATIONS, INC.

Drug Dispose All renders medications non-retrievable, permanently altering the substances physical and chemical condition and making it unavailable and unusable for all practical purposes.

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1: Experience More Power and Toughness

November 21, 2014

From PANASONIC SOLUTIONS COMPANY

It is the first Windows 8 tablet that’s designed for field workers who are in search for a durable gadget that withstands harsh conditions.

"The Listener" Trailer

Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, Thirteen Ghosts) is a young paramedic with a dark secret and a mysterious past. Brought up on foster homes and having never known his father or been close to his mother, Toby has long since learned to keep his own...

Football Fan Reunited with St John Ambulance Volunteers Who Saved His Life

Lifelong Reading FC fan John Hayward has been reunited with the volunteers who saved his life back in March

Patient Isolation Unit

From QUANTUM EMS

The waterproof isolation unit is used for transporting contaminated patients requiring medical attention. Its features include waterproof zip for opening and closing of the cell, input filters for filtering the outside air, air intake filters, patient...

ZOLL Announces Acquisition of Philips InnerCool Temperature Management

November 21, 2014

From ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION

ZOLL signed an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Philips’ InnerCool™ temperature management business.

SafetyPAD® Selected as North Central EMS Cooperative Partner

November 21, 2014

From SAFETYPAD (OPEN INCORPORATED)

Non-profit offers the advantage of volume pricing discounts on a wide range of EMS products and services to 4,000-plus members in 50 states.

After the Snow, Roof Collapses, Floods Threaten N.Y.

November 21, 2014

More than 30 major roof collapses, most involving farm and flat-roof buildings, were reported overnight, officials said Friday.

N.Y. Sees Another Storm, More Snow

November 21, 2014

Roofs began to creak and collapse under the weight as another storm brought the Buffalo area's three-day snowfall total to an epic 6 feet or more.

Madison Police Hitting Streets Equipped With Narcan

November 21, 2014

Two-thirds of the department's 39 sergeants have been trained in how to administer the anti-overdose drug Narcan, which police credit with saving scores of lives in Madison alone.

Wisc. Ambulance Company Implements PulsePoint App

November 21, 2014

The app is intended to close the gap between an arrest and the arrival of first responders by alerting nearby app users of the incident, the location and the proximity of AEDs .

Wash. Firefighters Present Case to Save Ambulance Service

November 21, 2014

The city is considering cutting the city ambulance service to make up for property taxes they will not be receiving from REC Silicon.

Ex-Paramedic Pleads Not Guilty to Stealing Drugs in Wash.

November 21, 2014

The charges Ahrens is facing carry a maximum prison sentence of up to 10 years.

Residents in Western New York Call Snow Worst in Memory

The death toll from the worst snow in memory in western New York has risen to at least 10. Some areas of New York state along the Great Lakes had around 2 feet of new snow on Thursday on top of accumulations as deep as 5 feet from earlier in the week. The...

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