FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The jobs of EMTs and Paramedics can be stressful and uncertain. “93% had reported being assaulted on the job. If we quit after those, there wouldn’t be the profession.” Isaac has been working with Sanford Ambulance for five years. He’s been a paramedic for three of those years. “Make sure all of our medications are in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Five students at the North Dakota State College of Science will have an opportunity to earn while they learn through an EMS apprenticeship. The money is coming from Sanford and the partnership with the school has been ongoing for years. Officials are looking at this as a pilot program and an opportunity to see if it…
FARGO, N.D.- Local emergency responders invite anyone in the community to come in for a quick lesson on how to prevent a heart attack, as well as what to do in case it happens. They have about 20 mannequins ready to teach individuals or big groups. Organizers say it’s important to learn CPR because you never know if it might…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Three dozen first responders and 15 ambulances from Minnesota are headed to North Carolina to help with Hurricane Dorian. Gov. Tim Walz authorized the emergency response when North Carolina asked for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a mutual aid agreement between all 50 states. The first responders are divided into three teams which each include five…
FARGO, N.D.– F-M Ambulance is celebrating its 60th year by hosting a reunion for all current and past employees. From the first F-M Ambulance and employees to the current crew and rig, a lot has changed in the way they treat patients. “From picking up a patient and the only care was putting your foot in the carburetor and getting them…
FARGO, N.D. — People not only did their Saturday shopping at West Acres, but some also learned how to save a life. FM Ambulance hosted their “Save a Life Saturday” at the mall, giving people a chance to learn CPR. Paramedics, firefighters, and police officers showed people how to properly perform chest compressions if someone is under cardiac arrest. Some medical…
