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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Albany Police Department, Albany Fire Department and EMS responded Wednesday morning to a car accident involving an ambulance on Stuart Avenue.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Holidays are a time to honor others, be with family and friends and relax but local emergency medical services members say they're also a time for drinking, which can lead to problems.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Updated with video; When a call needing medical assistance comes in to 911, that's when the Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services team steps in, but their days aren't always full of flashing lights and sirens. However, they take every call as if it's a life or death situation.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; The summer weather has already hit Southwest Georgia and many kids are looking to find relief from the heat in the pools and rivers, but some health experts say they should use caution before taking the plunge into the cold water.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Albany Police and Dougherty County EMS have responded to an accident at the intersection of Westover Blvd. and Old Dawson Road.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; A fire broke out shortly after noon at the Skyline Equipment Company on Liberty Expressway Thursday.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Dougherty County commissioners heard from the Emergency Medical Service division, with their yearly update on Monday.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know how big of a problem drug overdoses are locally.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; A household item that's gaining in popularity is causing an influx in calls to the Georgia Poison Center.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Albany police have released some details on the near drowning that happened shortly after noon on Thursday.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  How are first responders taught to drive when on a call?

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  First responders got a lesson on the best ways to deal with the hazardous chemical anhydrous ammonia.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Updated with video; EMS Director Bobby Tripp announces his retirement.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Updated with video;  Local organizations give out tips to prepare you for severe weather.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  In light of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Palmyra Medical Center held a luncheon for local first responders as a thank you for their dedication.