Michigan will be leading the country with new first-responder protocols involving sexual assault victims. Governor Whitmer announced emergency responders will now be provided the opportunity to carry emergency contraception and post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections. The plan announced Wednesday, will also provide EMS responders with sexual assault training.
- PUB DATE: 11/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPBN-TV NBC 7/ WGTU-TV ABC 29 Traverse City

Two volunteer Kansas firefighters are set to appear on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” on Friday to encourage more people across the nation to take up firefighting. The Riley County Fire District #1 announced on Nov. 3 two of its volunteers, Roger and Kim Davis, will be featured on “Live with Kelly and Ryan.
- PUB DATE: 11/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSNT-TV NBC 27 Topeka

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- PUB DATE: 11/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland

Firefighters investigate that an accidental fire, which they suspect began on a stovetop, caused roughly $100,000 worth of damages and forced a highly populated apartment building to evacuate on Tuesday night. According to the Walla Walla Fire Department, crews from Fire Stations 1 and 2 were sent to the apartments at 10 S Clinton St for reports of heavy, black smoke stemming from a second-story apartment around 6:31 p.
- PUB DATE: 11/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

Medix Specialty Vehicles is proud to announce North Eastern Rescue Vehicles will now represent the Medix brand, as its newest dealer partner providing new ambulance sales and service throughout New England, including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

North Eastern Rescue Vehicles is one of the largest independent ambulance dealers in the country and has been serving the northeastern region for more than 20 years. In the late 1980s, Bob Reilly, President of North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, started selling vehicles part-time with his then-partner, Bob Barnes. At that time, Bob Reilly was a nationally registered paramedic working with/for Bob Barnes who owned Eastern Paramedics of Syracuse, NY. From these humble beginnings, in 2000 North Eastern Rescue Vehicles was founded and now represents many of the industry’s premier ambulance manufacturers.

“We are thrilled to announce North Eastern Rescue Vehicles (NERV) as our newest dealer partner,” says Greg Rusk, President, Medix Specialty Vehicles. “Their business is built through an unmatched commitment to service, and serving one customer at a time, which aligns with our mission and values. NERV constantly strives to find innovative solutions to the industry’s evolving challenges and with their proven track record as an exceptional ambulance dealer for our partner brands Demers Ambulance, Braun Industries, and Crestline Coach, we are honored to welcome their outstanding team to represent the Medix brand throughout the New England territory. We are also pleased that Roberta & Lucien Rainville will be a key part of the NERV team in New England. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with North Eastern Rescue Vehicles.”

Visit medixambulance.com to learn more about Medix Specialty Vehicles or to find a local dealer in your area.

About Medix Specialty Vehicles

Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of Type I, Type II, and Type III ambulances. Located in Elkhart, Indiana, Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. has produced one of the highest quality and best-valued units in the industry since 2001. You can learn more about Medix Specialty Vehicles on our website located at www.medixambulance.com or by contacting us at (866) 971-4915.

About Demers Braun Ambulance Manufacturer

Through its strong family of brands – Demers, Braun, Crestline, Medix – the Company operates six production/service sites across North America and employs over 1000 team members. The Company is the second-largest ambulance manufacturer in North America. Its offering of ambulance products range from the price-conscious value ambulance to the highly-customized specialty vehicle. To learn more about how Demers, Braun, Crestline, and Medix can help you save more lives, visit Demers-Ambulances.com, BraunAmbulances.com, CrestlineCoach.com, and MedixAmbulance.com.