NC county EMS buys its first 4×4 ambulance to prepare for winter

The service purchased the four-wheel-drive ambulance after struggling through last year's winter storm.

Rural Minn. EMS systems grapple with volunteer shortages

The Minnesota Department of Health says 80% of the state's rural ambulance services rely on volunteers, and 60% of volunteer services are short-staffed.

Ill. first responders compete in Salvation Army’s ‘Gurneys, Guns and Hoses’ contest

Competing fire, EMS and police agencies aim to collect the most donations in the holiday bell-ringing campaign.

Navy, FD surprise sailor with ceremony honoring lifesaving response

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Mark B. Shipley, who is also a volunteer firefighter, was awarded a commendation medal for resuscitating a man in cardiac arrest.

Fla. firefighter-paramedic recalls saving fellow first responder

Firefighter-Paramedic James Axiotis was off duty when he aided a police officer having a heart attack at the gym.

Calif. city fire department unveils ‘Paramedic Wall of Fame’

The Wall of Fame plaque displays the names of more than 100 current and former fire department paramedics.

Man called Uber after waiting 23 minutes for ambulance, fire chief says

The chief highlighted the incident at a city council meeting to suggest the fire department have its own ambulance service.

Ariz. woman bit paramedic while in custody, police say

Police say the alleged attack occurred when the woman was taken to the hospital for “medical clearance”.