The New York City civil service exam schedule is open for October, and some jobs pay more than others. The application period ...

When a 911 operator determines a call is medical, a TRAA dispatcher takes over, giving instructions to save someone choking, ...

Response times for emergency medical services (EMS) in rural areas can take almost 20 minutes longer compared to the national ...

Key TakeawaysAlmost 40% of emergency medical services calls in rural areas were for patients facing medically complex injuries compared with 26.4% ...

The National EMS Academy in Lafayette has graduated a new class of Emergency Medical Technicians. These graduates are equipped with essential skills to provide critical care in their communities. The ...

A now-former Pawtucket EMT, who previously had his license suspended, has now voluntarily surrendered his EMT license.

Sensory differences aren’t always visible — but they can dramatically affect how patients react during emergencies. Learn how ...

One-third of Americans will visit an emergency department, or ED, within a month of their death. While EDs are primarily purposed to provide emergent care, they're increasingly becoming an initial ...

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue invites the community to Station 21 on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. for an open house and ...

Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies ...

GREENSBORO — Michael Melton religiously takes his lunch break at 11:30 a.m. daily, but on Aug. 10, 2009, a sudden cardiac arrest interrupted his routine. Melton, a sales manager at Gate City Lincoln ...

LANCASTER, Pa. (SOA) — They answer the call on our worst days, but all too often, first responders are the victims of violent attacks on the job. Over the past several months, we've worked to expose ...