Researchers are adding data into a system that figures out the best way to help people in serious situations.

Texas is one of a few states where fentanyl strips are still illegal, considered drug paraphernalia. Federal lawmakers are trying to change that. Senate Bill 2569 is continuing to gain bipartisan support, an update applauded by local families who lost loved ones to fentanyl.

Being a firefighter and EMT is a tough job, that calls for perfect communication skills. That's why Kirby firefighter Konstance Garner said people underestimate her. She has extreme hearing loss, but thanks to state of the art technology, she can save lives just as well as her crew members.

A 14-year-old bull rider died after participating in a North Carolina rodeo Saturday.

The Texas legislature set aside $21.7 million for EMS education and retention as a part of Senate Bill 8.

Local high schools are training the next generation of EMS workers amid a shortage impacting Bexar County.

EMS across the country are feeling the impact of a staffing shortage made worse by the pandemic.

California will require all of its roughly 2.2 million health care and long term care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Sept. 30.

SAN ANTONIO – A new program at Edison High School is preparing the next generation of emergency workers. But they’ll also be learning how to care for patients who are maybe having a heart attack, severe respiratory distress. They may be going out on COVID patients when they graduate,” said Deborah Ramirez, magnet coordinator for Edison High School. On days where they have to practice skills, students will learn outside. “We’ll probably do the skills outdoors so that we can not worry so much about COVID transmission,” Ramirez said.

Hundreds of activists demanded justice for Breonna Taylor during the demonstrations in her hometown that drew counter-protesters from a white militia group. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)LOUISVILLE, Ky. Hundreds of armed, predominantly Black, activists demanded justice for Breonna Taylor during peaceful demonstrations Saturday in her Kentucky hometown that drew counter-protesters from a white militia group. By the time Black activists dressed in black fatigues arrived in the heart of downtown Saturday afternoon, most of the white militia members had already left. Earlier in the day, three people were accidentally shot at a park where Black activists had gathered, police said. "I encourage anyone choosing to exercise their Second Amendment rights to do so responsibly.The Black activists had converged on Louisville to demand justice for Taylor.

On the night of Taylor's death, three officers -- identified in the official incident report released Wednesday as Sgt. According to a wrongful death suit filed by Taylor's family, no drugs were found. I am Breonna Taylor's mother. He also apologized to Taylor's family for causing them further pain, but has said that he cannot currently fire the officers involved. RELATED CONTENT:Louisville Police Release Nearly Blank Breonna Taylor Incident ReportBlack Lives Matter: Inspiring Stories of Communities Coming TogetherSay Her Name: How to Honor Breonna Taylor's Birthday & Demand Justice