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Dramatic Photo Shows Florida Responder at La Promesse School Collapse in Haiti
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Lt. Nate Lasseur assisted in the rescue of 4 children following the Nov. 7 school collapse. -
No Serious Injuries After California Trains Collide
A Metrolink commuter train sideswiped a freight train Thursday, causing no serious injuries. -
This Week in EMS: High-Visibility Vest Law to Take Effect
On Nov. 24, a federal law goes into effect requiring anyone working along a highway to wear a high-visibility vest. -
Illinois EMT Honored at Funeral Service
Fire and emergency vehicles from more than 25 area departments were represented at the Belleville funeral for a MedStar Ambulance emergency medical technician. - Security of Chemical Facilities & Transportation Remain a Top Homeland Security Concern
- Federal Law to Require High-Visibility Vests for Highway Responders
- 'Party Paramedics' Protect Colorado Students
- Teen Fatally Shot Outside Baltimore Firehouse
- California Teacher Warns about Dry Ice Bombs
- Exceptional Service Credited for Kansas Agency's Perfect Score
- Oklahoma Man Rescued 14 Hours After Trench Collapse
Business News
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Arlington County 9-1-1 Meets Workspace, Heat and Noise Level Objectives with Matrox Extio™ Remote Graphics Units
Unique graphics and I/O extension technology provides emergency communications operators greater workspace, comfort and much quieter working environment. -
Kaplan Continuing Education Acquires National Paramedic Institute, Inc.
Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE), a leader in online continuing education, announced the acquisition of National Paramedic Institute, Inc. - Washington Hospital Center Installs Defentect Radiation Detection Pilot as Part of Its Commitment to Advanced Emergency Preparedness
- New Montana Development Pioneers Telemedicine Plan
- Call for Presenters: EMS EXPO 2009
- Texas Fire Department Unveils Video Laryngoscope
- LifeFlight Named Top U.S. Air Medical Program of the Year
- Welch Allyn and Zoll Medical Corporation Announce Strategic Alliance
- NQF Endorses Measures to Address Care Coordination and Efficiency in Hospital Emergency Departments
Funding News
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Application Period for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) Grants Now Open
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Dude, Where's the Ambulance?
Special Taxing Districts as a way to help sustain rural operations. - Department of Homeland Security Announces Application Period for FY 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
- Philadelphia Takes Action on EMS Ills
- D.C. EMS Services to Receive $3.7M For Improvements
- Claim Only the Truth
- EMS Programs See Reduced Federal Funding for 2008
- Congress Passes FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
- Medicare Watchdogs
Line of Duty
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Illinois EMT Dies During Shift
MedStar Ambulance EMT George G. Schaub III, 23, died sometime early Saturday while he was working a 24-hour shift. -
Virginia EMT Dies During Firefighter Training
Officials in Prince William County say EMT Cecilia Turnbough died Sunday afternoon during training to become a firefighter. - Pennsylvania Paramedic Dies Following Shift
- Arizona Medic Killed by Rotor Blade
- Maryland Responders Remember Flight Medic Killed in Crash
- Md. Rescuers Recall Fallen EMT, Mentor
- Michigan Paramedic Dies in the Line of Duty
- Long Island EMT Dies after July 4th Response
Homeland Security
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Addressing Responder Families' Needs Before Disaster
Responders often have to choose between caring for their families or fulfilling their job obligations during a disaster. Now there is help. -
Missouri Firm's New Ventilator Design Addresses Serious Homeland Security Issue
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. has developed the first ventilator designed from inception to meet the unique demands of mass casualty incidents. - Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Homeland Security 9/11 Anniversary Progress and Priorities
- Americans Urged to Prepare For Emergencies During National Preparedness Month
- DHS Releases National Emergency Communications Plan
- EMS Intelligence Sensors
- Cornell University Research Works to End Bioterrorism
- Rescuers Tapped to Help in War on Terror
