Posts Tagged ‘EMS personnel’
Somerset County EMS Secures Grant to Equip Sheriff’s Deputies with Lifesaving AEDs
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and Somerset County Emergency Medical Services have partnered to equip every sheriff’s patrol vehicle with an automated external defibrillator (AED) through a grant from the Somerset County Health Department. Deputies will receive AED training, allowing them to begin lifesaving care during cardiac emergencies before EMS personnel arrive. Â Additional Information:
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Pocomoke City
Authorities in Worcester County are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 12th on Ocean Highway in Pocomoke City. Shortly before 2 PM, Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting the crash. Bystanders initiated life-saving measures until EMS personnel arrived on the scene. Despite continued resuscitation efforts by EMS,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Son Sentenced in Murder of Mother in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 02/14/25 – A Fruitland man has been sentenced in the murder of his mother. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Karen Dean sentenced 49 year old Jeremy Gentry to life with all but 25 years suspended – however he will not be eligible for parole consideration until he has served…
Read MoreGov Hogan Expands Child Care Access in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an emergency order to expand child care access to child care for critical personnel during the state of emergency. This ensures that child care services are available for providers of health care, emergency medical services and law enforcement personnel while schools are closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Click…
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