Paramedics

Saving Lives Can Be Risky For First Responders

First responder professionals such as police, paramedics and fire fighters risk their lives on a daily basis to provide public safety and protect their fellow citizens....more

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act Expands Coverage For Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians And Paramedics For Heart Or...

A number of medical studies suggest that Firefighters have a high rate of death from cardiovascular causes and that the most frequent cause of death among firefighters is heart disease rather than burns or smoke inhalation. A...more