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The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a volunteer firefighter who argued he was immune from liability after driving through a red light and colliding with another vehicle when responding to an emergency call. The unanimous ruling came in …

The Massachusetts Senate has passed a bill to ensure that off-duty first responders who provide emergency care are not subject to lawsuits. Senate President Therese Murray said the so-called “Good Samaritan Bill” will provide legal protections for off-duty firefighters and …