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This Week in EMS: A Recap for Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 2006

11/30/2006

It has been a busy time in EMS as we head into holiday season. While many of us celebrated a holiday week last week, it was a devastating time for rescuers in Alabama.

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11/30/2006

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This Week in EMS: A Recap for June 30 - July 6, 2007

07/05/2007

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Fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July resulted in numerous accidental burns and explosions around the nation.

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07/05/2007

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This Week in EMS: A Recap for Feb. 9 - 15, 2008

02/14/2008

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It's been a violent week with four school shootings across the country, including one in a Louisiana EMT class.

It's been a violent week with...

02/14/2008

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This Week in EMS: Hurricane Ike Wreaks Havoc in Texas

09/18/2008

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry called the post-Hurricane rescue effort "the largest search-and-rescue operation in the history of the state of Texas."

Texas Gov. Rick Perry called the...

09/18/2008

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This Week in EMS: Flu Fears Overblown?

05/07/2009

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Experts warn that it's too early to become complacent and that the virus could spike in the fall.

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05/07/2009

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Prehospital Profiles: City of Sturgis Ambulance

10/17/2013

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Sturgis Ambulance Director Shawn Fischer credits her staff and the relationships that have been built with fire, police and hospital personnel in handling the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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10/17/2013

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First Responders Still Face Trouble in New Orleans, Elsewhere

09/06/2005

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As the fire departments across the nation reach New Orleans, there are many difficulties to overcome.

As the fire departments across...

09/06/2005

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This Week in EMS: A Recap for Feb. 17 - 23, 2007

02/22/2007

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There was a traumatic response for rescuers in Arizona this week when a 5-year-old girl was trampled by horses during the Tucson Rodeo Parade.

There was a traumatic response...

02/22/2007

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This Week in EMS: A Recap for September 15 - 21, 2007

09/20/2007

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In an update on the movement to create a national EMS memorial monument, the choice of location has come down to three jurisdictions spread across the country.

In an update on the movement to...

09/20/2007

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This Week in EMS: A Recap for April 26 - May 2, 2008

05/01/2008

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Among the 200 people injured by tornadoes in Virginia this week, most suffered only cuts and scrapes, but at least a dozen were hospitalized, including six in critical condition.

Among the 200 people injured by...

05/01/2008

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