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Paramedic testifies in Dr. Conrad Murray trial

Los Angeles - This has not been a good week for Michael Jackson's personal physician. Conrad Murray is on trial for manslaughter in the case of the singer who died last year. The trial however has been a money maker for Apple's App Store.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 5 comments

New York City's paramedics, forgotten first responders of 9/11 Special

Toronto - When we think about the first responders during the attack in New York City on September 11, 2001 there's one group that is often left off: the paramedics that cared for the hurt and scared that day.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Ontario announces new award for paramedic bravery

On June 1, 2011 the Government of Ontario adopted Bill 115; The Ontario Award for Paramedic Bravery. This award will recognize paramedics whose courage brings honour to the profession.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Toronto EMS's bicycle unit works to make the streets safer Special

Toronto - It's Saturday night and you see two cyclists in yellow jackets weaving in and out of traffic on route to a club. At first glance it appears to be a member of the police but look closer and you may actually be seeing a paramedic.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Toronto's paramedics winning awards, close to 40-year anniversary Special

Toronto - Toronto's EMS is world class. Just this autumn paramedics from the service won international awards. Considering that it's been less than 40 years since the first paramedic rode in a Toronto ambulance it's even more impressive.

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NYC finds success in treating cardiac arrest with cooling therapy

New York - Paramedics in New York City are no longer using just CPR. They are being trained to cool the body down by about 6 degrees, so no cells will be damaged by the lack of oxygen. It seems to work and city officials are patting themselves on the back.

In the Media by Joan Firstenberg - 2 comments

Toronto's newest paramedics graduated last night

Toronto - Toronto's newest paramedics graduated on Thursday night. Speaking over 10 different languages 55 paramedics and 8 emergency medical dispatchers completed their programs to join the Toronto EMS.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Toronto Police seeking public's help identifying victim

Toronto - Toronto Police responded to a call from paramedics early this morning at King Street West and Mowat Avenue. Paramedics had discovered a man suffering from head trauma. Police are asking that the public identify the victim.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Lucky dog saved from choking on tennis ball by paramedics

It was a lucky dog whose owners were around to discover it had chocked on a tennis ball and called paramedics to the rescue.

In the Media by Sandy Sand

Three Babies Delivered By Paramedics In Melbourne June 1

It was a busy night for ambulance drivers in Melbourne June 1. Within three hours paramedics delivered three babies who just couldn't wait to get to hospital.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

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Audio slideshow: South African paramedics

Sound and images of a South African paramedic's life

Paramedic witness testifies at Ottawa police slaying trial

Paramedic eyewitnesses began to take the stand Wednesday in the trial of a former Mountie accused of killing Ottawa police officer Eric Czapnik.

Manitoba paramedics want cap on number of working hours

Paramedics in rural Manitoba are calling for a mandatory limit on the number of consecutive hours they can work, as they say fatigue is jeopardizing their safety.

VIDEO: Mum thanks life-saving paramedic

A mother from Northamptonshire has met a paramedic to thank him for saving her week-old baby daughter's life.

Paramedics to tweet 'daily life'

North West ambulance crews are to share their "day-to-day working life" via Twitter.