'I feared for my life': Paramedic details job trauma amid rise in assaults
St John WA reports a significant increase in assaults on paramedics, prompting a new safety campaign to address the issue.
Paramedic care 'below reasonable standard' in death in custody, coroner finds
A coroner has determined that the paramedic care provided to Phillip Mark Walton during his death in custody was below the acceptable standard.
Forlì, elderly people die in ambulance: now the suspected deaths rise to eleven
The number of suspected deaths in ambulances in Forlì has increased to eleven as investigations continue into the actions of a Red Cross paramedic.
Paramedic's Diary (4): Deaths and Resuscitations
This article reflects a paramedic's personal experiences and emotional responses during their shifts, illustrating the challenges faced in emergency medical situations.
Paramedic's Diary (3): Sleep, Flashing Lights, and Lost Empathy
This article reflects the personal experiences and emotions of a paramedic in Lithuania, shedding light on their daily challenges and insights.
Paramedic's Diary (2): Taxi of the Homeless, Alcoholics, and Little Bunnies
A paramedic shares personal experiences and emotions from their day-to-day encounters, focusing on interactions with vulnerable populations like the homeless and alcoholics.
Relatives appeal ruling on ambulance incident to the Supreme Court
Relatives of an ambulance paramedic murdered on duty are appealing the 18-year prison sentence of the perpetrator to the Swedish Supreme Court.
Paramedic's Diary (1): A Week with Those Who Kill Death
This article is a diary of a paramedic reflecting on their emotional experiences and insights while on duty.
Death of police officer: paramedic suspected of ‘well-fitted’ gun in hand and took photo for being unusual in suicide cases
A São Paulo police officer, Gisele Alves, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, prompting investigations into the circumstances surrounding her death due to suspicious details.
Policewoman killed at home: paramedic's testimony brings revelations about the day of the crime; see what is known about the investigations
A paramedic's testimony raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the death of Police Officer Gisele Alves, who was shot in her apartment in São Paulo.
Paramedic awarded for patient care despite own crash injuries
Paramedic Harriet Moore has been honored for her dedication to patient care following serious injuries sustained in a fatal ambulance crash.
Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed three Palestinians, including a paramedic
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Sunday resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians, including a paramedic, amidst ongoing tensions linked to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Veteran paramedic testifies he couldn’t tell Myles Gray’s ethnicity due to bruising
A veteran paramedic testified during an inquest that he could not initially determine Myles Gray's ethnicity due to severe bruising on his face and neck when he arrived on the scene of Gray's death from police involvement in 2015.
Autobahn 81: Man causes accident in emergency lane and hits paramedic
A 27-year-old man caused an accident in an emergency lane on Autobahn 81 and assaulted a paramedic who tried to help him.
Paramedic suspected of killing five patients in Italy
A paramedic in Forli, Italy, is suspected of causing the deaths of five patients who suffered cardiac arrest during transport between healthcare facilities.
Attack on paramedics: 'I'll kill you'
Two young men were sentenced for severely attacking a paramedic at a graduation party in Troisdorf, resulting in serious injuries.
Danny Dyer's soap role years before BBC EastEnders unearthed and he's barely aged
Danny Dyer's previous role as a paramedic in the BBC series Casualty is highlighted, showcasing his early acting career before joining EastEnders.
Two services, two births in an ambulance. A paramedic from Orlickoústecko helped two girls into the world
A paramedic in the Orlickoústecko region of Czechia successfully assisted in the birth of two baby girls during ambulance services.
Podcast: Karoliina Tuominen reveals the most harrowing moment of her paramedic career: 'A really, really tough experience'
In a podcast, Karoliina Tuominen shares her toughest experience as a paramedic during her internship in Liverpool, England.
How security will be strengthened after the ambulance murder
The Gävleborg region is proposing several measures to enhance safety in ambulance services following the murder of a paramedic last autumn.
Paramedic Medics in Panevėžys to Film Aggressive Patients
A pilot project in Panevėžys aims to enhance the safety of emergency medical personnel by implementing body cameras to document aggressive patient incidents.
Creative Job Descriptions by Politicians: On the Ballot Paramedic – In Real Life Lawyer at a Law Firm
A notable number of candidates for the city council elections in Germany are presenting themselves as paramedics, despite working in different professions, raising questions about legality and purpose.
Court of Appeal confirms: 18 years in prison for ambulance incident
The Swedish Court of Appeal has upheld an 18-year prison sentence for a man convicted of murdering a female paramedic last fall.
18 years in prison for the ambulance incident
A man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of an ambulance paramedic during a violent attack after calling for help.
Paramedic jailed after driving accident killed colleague, 21, can return to work
A paramedic who was jailed after causing the death of a 21-year-old colleague in a driving accident is allowed to return to his job after serving his sentence.
Paramedic 'filmed himself peeing on boss's desk and in staff food to sell clips online'
Paramedic Christopher Carroll faces multiple charges for allegedly filming himself urinating on his boss's desk and in food intended for colleagues.
Two dead in police helicopter crash responding to shooting report in Arizona
A helicopter from Arizona's Department of Public Safety crashed while assisting police with reports of a shooting, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and a paramedic officer on board.
Arizona police helicopter crashes while responding to shooting in Flagstaff, killing pilot and paramedic
A police helicopter in Arizona crashed during an active shooter response in Flagstaff, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and a paramedic on board.
Florida paramedic accused of recording sexual assault in ambulance sentenced to 10 years in prison
A former Florida paramedic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in an ambulance and recording the act.
Red Cross: Volunteer from Palestinian Red Crescent killed in Gaza
A volunteer paramedic from the Palestinian Red Crescent was killed in Gaza while providing aid to the injured, as reported by the Red Cross.
Funeral of paramedic who was martyred while saving the injured in Israeli shelling
Dozens of residents in Gaza attended the funeral of paramedic Hussein Al-Samiri, who was killed while rescuing the injured from Israeli shelling in Khan Younis.
Paramedics face violence in nearly one out of every hundred job calls - one third of violent patients are intoxicated
A new study from Turku University of Applied Sciences reveals that 0.7% of paramedic calls involve violence, with a significant portion of violent patients being intoxicated and underreporting of these incidents posing a major problem.
Schweinfurt: 14-Year-Old Blinds Paramedic in Action with Laser Pointer
A 14-year-old allegedly blinded an ambulance driver with a laser pointer while transporting a patient, causing minor injury, and has been arrested for dangerous bodily harm.
Family of paramedic who died in horror ambulance crash is honoured by the King
The family of a 21-year-old paramedic who died in an ambulance crash has been honored by the King with an Elizabeth Emblem recognizing her service.
Ruling: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder of a Paramedic Considered an Occupational Illness
A ruling from the Baden-Württemberg Social Court recognizes a paramedic's post-traumatic stress disorder as an occupational illness due to repeated exposure to severe incidents over three decades.
Punched and kicked a number of police officers and left to languish in isolation for months
A young woman has been held in isolation since December after allegedly assaulting nine police officers and a paramedic, as well as vandalizing a police vehicle.
Paramedic struck off for 'lying' for day off now working on NHS hospital ward
A former paramedic, Natalie Twomey, who was dismissed for fabricating a story about her sister's health to take a day off, has been spotted working in an NHS hospital ward.
Paramedic who lied to get day off caught out in photos putting up Christmas decorations
A paramedic, Natalie Twomey, was dismissed after she claimed her sister was ill to take a day off, only to be exposed by a Facebook post showing her putting up Christmas decorations.