MO Paramedic Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at Station
The St. Charles County (MO) Ambulance District announced the line-of-duty death of Paramedic Michael Clarke, 27, a two-year veteran of the department.
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Olive Branch (MS) FD Adds Three New Apparatus to Fleet
The Olive Branch Fire Department recently took delivery of three apparatus to add to its fleet of emergency response vehicles.
Fire Truck Training Conference: Helping Ensure Your Fire Department’s Fleet Comprises Safe, Dependable, Trustworthy Vehicles
More than 400 EVTs have once again descended upon Lansing, Michigan, for a refresher on troubleshooting apparatus components.
Chippewa Falls (WI) Buys New $800K Pumper, Updates Ambulances for Longer Hospital Trips
To handle the call increases and increased transport distance to hospitals, the city purchased a new fire apparatus and ambulance.
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Glenview (IL) FD Puts New Ladder Truck, Pumper, and Ambulance Into Service
The aerial ladder truck cost $1,281,578; Engine 6 $763,122; and Ambulance 8 $315,415, the report said.
Paramedic Killed, Another Injured After Ambulance Struck by Tractor-Trailer in TN
A Jefferson County EMS ambulance was responding to a crash when it was struck by a tractor-trailer.
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Chandler (AZ) Approves Purchase of 10 Ambulances
The ambulances will support a future transition to a municipal emergency ambulance system.
Manhattan (NY) Emergency Response Times at Record Highs as Congestion Worsens: Report
The FDNY’s medical emergency response time has soared in 10 years, up from 8 minutes and 19 seconds to 14 minutes and 16 seconds.
Two WV VFDs Look to Expand Ambulance Services
Bradley-Prosperity has doubled its 911 calls from last year. Coal City has close to quadrupled the 911 calls that it ran from last year.
Man Killed by Ambulance at Centennial Hills (NV) Hospital
A 29-year-old man was struck and killed by an ambulance at Centennial Hills Hospital early Wednesday while lying in a private drive.
Stolen Ambulance in Schoharie County (NY) Leads to Chase, Crash
An Amsterdam man has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after stealing an ambulance.
Trends in Enhanced Patient Care and Safety During Transport
The safety of both patients and medical staff inside an ambulance is a prime consideration for ambulance makers.
Electric Ambulance Enters the Market
Three fire apparatus manufacturers have designed and deployed electric fire trucks. Now, ambulance manufacturers have joined the fray.
Chehalis (WA) Approves Purchase of New FD Ambulance Using State Financing Program
The ambulance will cost $450,000 after being outfitted with radios and medical equipment for the department.