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Our condolences to his Family, friends, the Republic Vol Fire Department and the entire community.

Republic Fire Co. Junior Firefighter Shot. Man Charged - Firefighter News George Matis, Jr. faces a homicide charge in connection with the death of Republic Junior Firefighter Parker Hess.

Medical examiner office to carry Narcan, citing concern over carfentanil

Thank You to all who have served our great nation.

What do you think of this plan?

Gov. Wolf gets bill to reward fire, EMS volunteers with tax credits Legislation allowing local governments to offer tax credits to fire company and EMS volunteers is headed to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf after final approval Thursday in the state House.

http://www.emsworld.com/news/12269015/medstar-to-take-kids-with-medical-needs-trick-or-treating

Iron Duck Salute to Med Star EMS in Forth Worth Texas!

This is a great Community Support Program!

Our thoughts go out to those involved in this horrible incident.

http://nypost.com/2016/09/27/firefighters-respond-to-reported-house-explosion-in-the-bronx/

FDNY battalion chief killed when drug lab explodes in the Bronx An FDNY battalion chief was killed and several others – including seven police officers — were injured when a drug lab inside a Bronx house exploded early Tuesday, officials and sources said.…

Here's an interesting article. What do you think?

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/22/us/why-first-aid-is-often-lacking-in-the-moments-after-a-police-shooting.html?_r=0&referer=

Why First Aid Is Often Lacking in the Moments After a Police Shooting A police research group suggests that departments install requirements for officers to render first aid, even to people they may have just shot.

Happy Birthday to Randy Mantooth!!!!

8 fascinating facts about Randolph Mantooth Sometimes an acting role is far bigger than a job. Randolph Mantooth was gifted and fortunate enough to land such a life-changing gig with Emergency!  See Also 8 things you might not know about 'Emergency!' From 1972–79, Mantooth portrayed firefighter and paramedic John Roderick…

Critical concept!

Leveraging Bystanders as Medical Force Multipliers during MCIs Limiting bystander education & action to external hemorrhage alone will not address the majority of potentially preventable deaths in civilian high-threat events.

10 obsolete EMT skills Gather round to learn the out-of-date and obsolete EMT skills that the Ambulance Driver has outlasted during his EMS career

Why Law Enforcement Officers need advanced medical training.


http://m.policemag.com/article/3093/why-officers-need-advanced-medical-training

Why Officers Need Advanced Medical Training The days are over where officers stood around calling for medical aid on their radios while a victim or even suspect bled to death. The public expects officers to render aid and attempt to save lives.

A new spin on the concept of "situational awareness"!

Police Departments In The U.S. Are Issuing Some Hilarious Warnings About Pokémon Go "It looked like a bunch of trendy zombies following a mystical GPS device."

Introducing the new Iron Duck Enhanced LUCAS 2 Carry Pack

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Always Buckle Up when responding!

Saved by the Belt! On Thursday, June 30, New Orleans Emergency Medical Services personnel were recognized for proper seat belt usage. While en route to a medical call, the ambulance was struck at high speed by an impaired, unrestrained driver. The driver did not survive the crash. Despite responding to the call, maneuvering through traffic, maintaining communication with dispatch, mentally preparing for the unexpected, and brainstorming a plan of care, the crew kept seat belts a priority and survived a horrific event. Buckle Up Louisiana reminds all first responders to always wear a lap shoulder seat belt.

Happy July 4th from everyone at Iron Duck!

If you are on the road or on the job, be safe this holiday weekend!

Paramedics to no longer wait and stage during active-shooter situations - Firefighting News During a mass shooting – paramedics normally wait outside while the suspect is still at large. Traditionally, it’s only members of law enforcement who enter the so-called “hot zone” in these scenarios, and firefighters and paramedics wait until the area is secured. However, that is precious time tha...

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40 Things Only EMS Workers Will Understand About to eat, sleep, or have a life? Tones drop.

For some, it's just who they are.

We are Proud of our Mass State Troopers! Take a minute to read this story!




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A Selfless Meal, and Conversation, for Two

We were shown this picture from a third-party who had not taken the photo, nor knew anything about it, other than they thought it was taken in Fall River. After a little digging, we were able to locate the citizen who had taken the photo. The citizen said the well-dressed Trooper in a suit appeared to be having lunch with a panhandler on Davol Street in Fall River. The citizen was struck by what he saw, snapped the photo, and posted it to a Facebook group in Fall River, captioned “And they say chivalry is dead…….Much respect.” We are grateful to that person, who thought to take the photo and share it.

After a little more digging, we found out the trooper is Luke Bonin, who is assigned to the State Police Dartmouth Barracks. After reaching out to Trooper Bonin, he was a bit surprised that someone had taken his photo, stating that he wasn’t seeking or expecting any publicity for it. But we pressed him, and he very reluctantly told us how he ended up sitting on his cruiser’s bumper that day sharing lunch with a stranger.

Trooper Bonin had just left court when he drove by the woman, who appeared down on her luck. She was holding a sign and asking for help from anyone who would pay attention. Trooper Bonin continued to drive on – directly to a local establishment, where he ordered two meals. He returned to the woman, pulled up, and exited his cruiser. Thinking he was there to remove her from the side of the road, she immediately stated to him that she would leave, that she knew she shouldn’t be there with her sign. But Trooper Bonin told her, “I’m not here to kick you out.” He then extended the two meals and told her to pick one.

They then sat, shared a meal, and a conversation.

Yes, Trooper Bonin, we know you do not want or expect publicity. We know you didn’t want to be noticed, but you were, and the job is proud of you. We commend you for your selfless act, and for “doing the right thing” for someone less fortunate than most people.

We have extraordinary troopers on the Massachusetts State Police who conduct themselves honorably, and perform selfless acts, every day. Most times, it goes unnoticed. But not this day.

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