It is difficult to imagine society without the assurance that skilled, professional paramedics will respond to a medical emergency. But before the 1970s, clumsy, haphazard care, often at the hands of ...

Rock Island firefighters responded to nearly 10,000 calls this year, driven largely by EMS runs and a growing demand for manpower.

The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear just how crucial New York City’s emergency medical services are. But maintaining that workforce can be a challenge — particularly since EMS workers, who operate as ...

Big changes are coming to ambulance services in south Bannock County, as county leaders roll out a new approach they say will ...

The closing of Ross Fire Station 18 has delayed most fire and ambulance response times by two minutes, according to town ...

Agencies statewide are struggling to recruit and retain paramedics and EMTs as competition for qualified candidates ...

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