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April 2014

Drone footage show the Central U.S. Tornado devastation

The massive tornado tore that hit the centra U.S on Sunday create a massive destruction and people dead. The damage in Arkansas is reportedly "widespread" a spokesman for the state's governor tells CNN, with multiple reports of…

Police and EMS Turn to Social Media

(MASHABLE) - Lieutenant Chris Bolton of the Oakland Police Department was skeptical of social media in 2011. As the Chief of Staff for Oakland's Chief of Police and a 13-year-vet at the time, he didn't see the benefits of having a…

Why Does The Fire Department Respond?

(FIREFIGHTER STORY) - One of the questions we get quite often is why we send "big red" on medical calls. After all, isn't that what ambulances are for? Isn't that a waste of fuel/time/resources for a simple medical call?Before I answer…

Is a 48 Hour Paramedic Class Possible?

Maybe the Is this going to be on the test? people are in charge. Is this a case of bad reporting, is Brownsville, TX trying to find a way to force people out of the fire department, is Brownsville, TX trying to suggest that a 48…

News from Medical World Americas

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Your update for day two of MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS includes important updates and information on the conference program, exposition highlights, special events and answers to frequently asked questions.…

EMT, mom of fatal accident victim meet

(HERALD) - Glendalee Alvarado whose 7 year old daughter, Brianna Rosales was killed by a drunk driver last fall meets with BMS EMT Richard Berrio for the first time since the accident. He responded to the accident scene and stayed with her…

Teen Jailed 13 Days... Over A Pocketknife

A high school senior in Ohio is facing felony charges after officials at the technical school he was attending for firefighter training searched his vehicle and found a pocketknife. The young man's future and his dreams of serving the…