Philadelphia Firefighters, Paramedics Union Endorses Dave McCormick for Senate
The Philadelphia Firefighters’ & Paramedics’ Union Local 22 endorsed Pennsylvania Senate Republican candidate Dave McCormick on Thursday.
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Washington Firefighters, EMTs Protest DEI Training at Risk of Losing Certifications
A diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program for Washington emergency responders has been suspended following backlash from employees, at the risk of endangering their professional certifications.
Three Crew Members on Medical Helicopter Killed in Oklahoma Crash
Three crew members on an ambulance helicopter were killed when the aircraft crashed on Saturday in Oklahoma, officials said.
Autistic Indiana Boy, 9, Becomes Youngest U.S. CPR Certificate Holder
An Indiana boy with autism has become the youngest American to get CPR certified, just two days before his ninth birthday.
North Carolina Paramedic Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teenager Released 37 Minutes After Arrest
A North Carolina paramedic accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in an ambulance was released 37 minutes after being arrested.
WATCH: Paramedics Duck as Shots Fired Near Ambulance in Chicago
Paramedics were forced to take cover during a shooting near their ambulance in Chicago’s Jackson Park neighborhood as crime plagues the city and nation.
Mehmet Oz Rushes into Crowd to Help Woman Who Collapsed During His Rally
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity doctor and Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, rushed into the crowd to help a woman who collapsed during his campaign rally in Bucks County on Saturday.
San Francisco Firefighters Who Refused Coronavirus Vaccine Are Being Axed
San Francisco officials continue to hold hearing to axe firefighters who refused to get the coronavirus vaccine,
Reports: NYC Suffers from Shortage of Firefighters and EMS Stemming from Vaccine Mandate
New York City is suffering from a shortage of firefighters and EMS personnel on the eve of the November 1 deadline, which requires city workers have at least one dosage of a COVID vaccine, according to reports.
NYC Frontline Workers to Boycott Hometown Heroes Parade: Mayor de Blasio ‘Uses Us for PR Photo-Op’
“A parade does not supply a home or food on the table for these workers and their families,” a union president said.
NYC EMS Union Boss: Anarchists Targeting Crews in ‘Day to Day Assault’
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) EMTs and paramedics are being attacked and need help but no one is listening, their union chief claims.
Colorado Medic Who Went to Assist NYC Dies of Coronavirus
Colorado paramedic Paul Cary saved lives but lost his own in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman Dials 911 with Her Toes After Car Crushes Hands
A woman used her toes to call for help Sunday after her hands were crushed while trying to change a flat tire in Colleton County, South Carolina.
Firefighters Walk 110 Flights of Stairs in Full Gear to Honor Those Who Fell on 9/11
On the anniversary of Sept. 11, firefighters donned full gear and mounted 110 flights of steps to memorialize the first responders who fell.
Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Calling 911 to Obtain Beer
A Florida woman is in hot water with authorities after she allegedly called 911 under the guise of reporting a medical emergency to obtain beer.
Israel to Help Strengthen Australia’s Security Measures
Australia will send emergency services and border officials to Israel to draw from that country’s vast experience in keeping people safe in public areas and air cargo security.
Florida Woman Delivers Her Own Baby After Hurricane Irma Kept Paramedics from Getting to Her
A Miami, Florida, woman delivered her own baby after paramedics were unable to get to her due to Hurricane Irma.
North Carolina Man Hijacks Ambulance Carrying 3-Year-Old Son, Leads Police on Chase
A North Carolina man was arrested for allegedly hijacking an ambulance carrying his three-year-old son and leading police on a chase Tuesday morning, police say.
TIFF: Moviegoers Pass Out During Screening of Cannibal Horror Film ‘Raw’
A late-night screening of the French-language horror film Raw at the Toronto International Film Festival Monday night quickly morphed into a medical emergency after paramedics treated multiple audience members who had passed out while watching the film.
Golden Globes: Paramedics Called After Jane Fonda’s Boyfriend Faints Next to Channing Tatum
Things got a little hot during 2015’s annual Golden Globe awards. So searingly hot, in fact, that Jane Fonda’s boyfriend literally passed out at his table.
