GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts — Police responded to a medical emergency for a 26-year-old male who was unconscious and turning blue. [Read more…]
Imposter responds to 9-1-1 call over the radio
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania — A 9-1-1 call came in for an elderly woman with lower back pain. The Wayne County Communications Center received a quick response of “Waymart 1” over the radio. [Read more…]
Amesbury police will start carrying Narcan
AMESBURY, Massachusetts — The local police department announced they will begin the process to start carrying Narcan (naloxone) in their police cruisers. [Read more…]
Banshee: Changing the sound of emergency response
Code 3, Inc. introduces the Banshee — a revolutionary new amplifier system that significantly changes how warning sounds are utilized in emergency response. [Read more…]
CHP Officer arrests Chula Vista firefighter at scene
CHULA VISTA, California — A CHP officer arrested a Chula Vista firefighter last night over a disagreement on the placement of the fire truck. [Read more…]
Emergency notification misuse or misunderstanding?
PALO ALTO, California — A few residents are upset over a recent alert sent over the automated emergency notification system by the Palo Alto Fire Department. [Read more…]
Norman Fire Department receives unique CPR training
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Norman Fire Department received a rather unique form of CPR training last Friday. [Read more…]
Jefferson County BLS units may start carrying Narcan
JEFFERSON COUNTY, New York — The state EMS advisory committee has accepted a proposal to allow Jefferson County BLS units to carry Narcan. [Read more…]
University of San Francisco starts student EMS system
The University of San Francisco created the USF Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program over the summer to provide EMS services to the campus. [Read more…]
Arizona dispatcher laughs at 9-1-1 caller
PIMA COUNTY, Arizona — A Pima County dispatcher is under investigation for laughing during a 9-1-1 call. [Read more…]