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A steel beam slid into the cab during a four-vehicle crash on I-395 in Norwich
As fire and EMS crews in Bolton went to work on a cardiac arrest patient, one of their own suffered cardiac arrest
Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year
The Joilet Fire Department will receive the 2025 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award from CFSI and Masimo for its innovations in EMS
Federal funding allows for new, state-of-the-art simulation training in EMS for fire and EMS personnel in Gearhart
Birmingham firefighters rescued two people trapped on the third floor during an abandoned apartment building fire
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
Police said two kindergartners are in “extremely critical condition” after a shooting at a private Christian school in Palermo
A camera located what could be a shoe 30 feet down in the sinkhole in Marguerite
A four-alarm fire on the fifth floor at an apartment in Edison left two occupants in critical condition
A proposed fentanyl vaccine might be a useful addition in the fight against opioids, but it isn’t necessary to protect first responders from occupational exposure to the drug
How to support first responders injured in the line of duty, plus recruit education, families of fallen firefighters, and more
Breaking down the barriers to accountability and building a culture that thrives on change
New London firefighters partnered with the Southern Connecticut State University’s Center of Excellence on the Autism Spectrum for training on engagement and de-escalation techniques
The driver was able to get out on their own after the vehicle plunged off the top level of a parking garage and crashed through the Executive Conference Center’s roof
Salem firefighters purchased 140 caps after several players were concussed at the beginning of the season
Three firefighters were among the injured when a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue ambulance and a lawn service truck collided
A frantic mother rushed into the Paterson Fire Headquarters with her daughter who was turning blue
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
Rivian EV trucks staffed with paramedics will respond across the city and will not be based at any individual station
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Over a million pounds of timber collapsed, killing 12 and injuring dozens ahead of the Texas A&M University and University of Texas football game
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
How small or rural fire departments can plan and train for MCIs