Drones arrive 7 minutes before EMS crews in policy-changing trial A Canadian cellular-connected drone trial resulted in a deployment policy change after the study showed significant time saved when using drones to transport AEDs

New Calif. law lets first responders seek workers' comp for PTSD

WWII-era bomber crashes in Conn.; fatalities reported

Terrorist threats prompt NYPD to escort FDNY EMTs

Partially naked Ohio inmate escapes moving ambulance

Iowa EMS agency considers restructuring as a government entity

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