Kan. FFs union calls for investigation into dispatching information in fatal fire

Iowa fire chief provides innovative stress-relief measures, boosts resources

Calif. fire captain, terminated after 911 call that led to patient’s death, wins job back

Ore. fire department establishes specialized EMS Squad to tackle rising medical calls

Roof collapse traps D.C. firefighters during church fire

Fla. city approves 24/72 staffing model for firefighters, EMTs

FDNY EMT dies after suffering cardiac arrest at dispatch center

Fla. firefighter/paramedic dies in off-duty crash

Calif. fire department launches new medical units, saves life on first day

Lawmakers reintroduce bill to reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers as first responders

EMT speaks about lewd comments made about her over radio

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