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• Judge to rule on qualified immunity for Dallas FF-medics who mocked beaten man

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  The two first responders, who pleaded guilty to falsifying reports about the incident, may be protected from civil liability under the controversial doctrine

• EMS World Expo to be held as virtual event

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  The online conference will be held Sept. 14-18, 2020

• Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit scheduled for July

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  Fitch & Associates announced it will be holding its first-ever online leadership summit from July 27-29

• Lawmakers request expansion of fire, EMS reimbursements

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  The bipartisan group of House representatives is calling for agencies to receive reimbursements for treatment-in-place responses and telehealth use

• AMR Philadelphia paramedic, former FD captain dies from COVID-19

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  American Medical Response Philadelphia Paramedic William "Brad" Blackman worked in EMS for more than 35 years and is remembered as a "true hero"

• Seattle FD explains ambulance retreat after 2nd fatal protest zone shooting

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  Officials said a vehicle carrying one of the victims was "driving erratically" with someone riding on top, leading the crew to perceive the car "as a threat"

• Seattle FD issues statement on shooting at protest zone

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  The statement explains the department's procedure for responding in a "volatile situation" and outlines measures taken to assist the zone's volunteer medics

• Lawsuit seeks to change Calif. rules on EMT certification for felons

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  Seasonal Firefighter Dario Gurrola, who was convicted of two felonies, filed a complaint against state EMS officials last week

• 2nd shooting reported in Seattle protest zone

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  One person was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle following the second shooting in the zone in 48 hours

• Video: Webinar outlines how to apply for FEMA COVID-19 assistance

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  Municipal services, non-profits and for-profits that partner with municipalities can apply through the FEMA Public Assistance Program

• Portland to shift $4.8M from police budget to FD-supported response team

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  The city is poised to direct the funds toward the Portland Street Response program that would dispatch paramedics and behavioral health experts on some calls

• Proposed NM 911 program would reduce fire/EMS, police responses

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  Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller proposed a plan to send social workers and other specialists to mental health and homelessness-related calls

• Pandemic EMS leader awarded 'Ohio Fire Chief' credential

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  Hamilton Fire Department EMS Coordinator Mark Mignery is the first EMS coordinator in the state to receive the designation

• Medical flights in Twin Cities partially suspended due to civil unrest

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  The Minnesota Air Medical Safety Council announced limited suspensions due to increased air traffic and reports of shootings, drones and laser pointing incidents

• FD report: George Floyd was 'pulseless, unresponsive' in ambulance

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  The Minneapolis Fire Department was called to assist EMS while transporting Floyd after his arrest

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