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N.C. Fireworks Explosion Kills 2, Injures 3
The response to the July 4th explosion posed challenges on isolated Ocracoke Island. -
One Killed in Indiana Ambulance-Involved Crash
A Clark County ambulance was responding to a call about an unresponsive person at the time. -
California Driver Lands Rollover On Head, Survives
Rescuers found the victim upside down with his head wedged between the dashboard and the ground. -
Snake Expert Shares Tips with Virginia First Responders
Herpetologist Jimmi Bonavita, a former police officer, volunteers to prepare responders for snake emergencies. - World Health Officials Tackle Swine Flu Challenges
- Connecticut Debuts Paramedic Rescue Boat
- This Week in EMS: Ambulance Safety
- Public Suicides Demonstrate National Trend
- Study: New Flu Inefficient in Attacking People
- Study: Few Survive Cardiac Arrest, Even with Hospital CPR
- Fire/Rescue Groups Address Fireworks for a Safer Fourth
Business News
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Axsium Group Launches Workforce Management Practice for Healthcare Industry
The new Axsium Healthcare Practice will debut at HIMSS09, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's annual IT conference. -
Capnography Presentation Wins First Place at Annual Conference in Spain
The study showed that capnography can improve patient safety during pre-hospital CPR. - Physio-Control Named a Medical Device Excellence Award Winner
- May is National Stroke Awareness Month
- Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Increase to 47 Percent with Zoll Autopulse in Chula Vista, California
- Quantum and IBM Align to Drive Medical Home Solution
- NENA & The Wireless Foundation Partner to Raise Awareness of 9-1-1 Nationwide
- Physio-Control Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Lifepak 15 Monitor/Defibrillator
- GlideScope(R) Ranger Video Laryngoscope by Verathon(R) Awarded Airworthiness Certification by U.S. Army
Funding News
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DHS Announces Nearly $1.8 Billion in Fiscal Year 2009 Preparedness Grants
The grants are designed to help states, urban areas, tribal governments and non-profit agencies improve their readiness by enhancing protection, prevention, response and recovery capabilities for all disasters. -
Oklahoma City to Charge Residents for EMS Subscription
The plan, approved by the city council earlier this year, will automatically enroll residential utility customers in TotalCare unless they opt out. - Sharing Billing Resources is Key in Rural North Dakota
- EMS and the Stimulus
- IAFC Foundation Announces Motorola Future Leaders Scholarship Fund
- National Junior Firefighter Program Grant Application Period Now Open
- Raise Funds for Your Department on Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night
- Support Requested for Trauma System Funding
Line of Duty
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Heart Attack Claims North Dakota EMT
The National EMS Memorial Service has announced the line of duty death of EMT Daryl Lahren of Kindred Ambulance in Kindred, North Dakota. -
Hundreds Honor Fallen Maine Paramedic
Debra Cole 'thrived' as a firefighter, paramedic. - Vermont EMT Dies in Ambulance Crash
- New Mexico Rescue Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash
- Maine Firefighter/Paramedic Dies After Collapsing at Station
- Maryland Rescuers Honored at Memorial
- California EMT/SAR Volunteer Remembered after Crash Death
- Fallen EMS Heroes Remembered
- EMS Riders Arrive in Roanoke
Homeland Security
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Hundreds of Soldiers to Drill with Wisconsin Hospitals
The southeastern Wisconsin area has been chosen as the site of a groundbreaking military exercise involving a simulated chemical attack or disaster. -
Military Trains with Wisconsin Hospitals in Groundbreaking Disaster Drill
The fake scenario on Wednesday created hundreds of thousands of fictional casualties and the need for decontamination. - Environmental Health Supports Emergency Response Training
- California Emergency Services and Homeland Security Merger Underway
- Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Selected by the Terrorism Injuries Information, Dissemination and Exchange (TIIDE) Partners as a Model Community
- NLC Offers Emergency Management Training to Local Officials
- Mumbai Large Scale Attack Lessons
- Mobile Training Teams Take Preparedness on the Road
- TRIAGE: The Cute, Cuddly Side of Disaster Response
