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• Some 911 calls taking longer than expected to answer, changes coming Play Video

  June 27, 2023 4:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Like police, fire, and other public service jobs there is a national shortage of 911 call operators and it affects Baton Rouge. Recently, it's taken two minutes for some calls to be answered. It happens when operators are out sick or people are off. "We... more »

• Overdose calls, deaths on track to break another record in East Baton Rouge Play Video

  July 29, 2022 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The capital city is on track to break another record, and it's not a good one. Baton Rouge is following the national trend of skyrocketing overdose deaths, and emergency responders say it's taxing on the whole system. "If this trend continues, it's going to be difficult... more »

• Friendly St. Bernard joins local EMS team in professional capacity

  December 28, 2020 1:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Many first responders in Louisiana's capital city are often faced with high pressure circumstances that require quick thinking, an incredible level of skill, and the ability to compartmentalize. But even the most competent emergency workers will, at times, find themselves shaken by an especially harrowing situation.... more »

• Ambulance services looking for paramedics, EMTs Play Video

  July 20, 2020 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Ambulance services are trying to recruit more paramedics and EMTs amid a nationwide shortage. The staffing shortage could be attributed to opportunities elsewhere, a high employee turnover, and low starting pay rates. One ambulance service in the area is offering an incentive to help attract more... more »

• Acadian Ambulance goes to New Orleans to help with COVID-19 pandemic

  March 26, 2020 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Acadian Ambulance is sending crews to assist New Orleans. Acadian Ambulance posted a picture on Facebook of multiple Acadian Ambulance crews being sent out to help local authorities in New Orleans amid the COVID-19 outbreak. more »

• EMS personnel take extra precautions during COVID-19 outbreak Play Video

  March 16, 2020 9:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents who call 911 with an emergency may notice that the dispatcher asks them a few more questions than is typical. Officials with Emergency Medical Services say this is due to the extra precautions medical personnel are taking during the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to... more »

• EMS and Central Fire Dept. honor 11-year-old for saving her mother's life

  March 11, 2020 9:18 AM

  An 11-year-old who played an important role in saving her mother's life was honored, Tuesday. EMS and the Central Fire Department gave young Taylor Santangelo and her aunt, Tracy Santangelo, a citizen award for their quick action when Taylor's mom suffered a heart attack. The Aunt-niece duo called... more »

• Safety officials invite public to Pedestrian Safety Day event, Thursday

  February 24, 2020 9:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Members of the public are invited to an informative event called Pedestrian Safety Day, which will be held on Tower Drive on LSU's campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with various safety groups across campus to learn more about pedestrian safety. The event,... more »

• EBR Communications Board calls out city-parish for lack of communication Play Video

  September 11, 2018 7:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District Board of Commissioners called out the city-parish Tuesday afternoon for a lack of communication that makes it tough for them to interpret numbers and make informed decisions. "What the city-parish has given us to this point when it comes to the... more »

• Allegations of mismanagement at EBR EMS after overtime figures surface Play Video

  September 6, 2018 6:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The attorney representing the East Baton Rouge Communications District is questioning overtime figures for 36 employees that exceeded $426,000 last year. According to Attorney Henry Olinde, EMS staffs the communications center in Baton Rouge, but the Communications District is responsible for paying the bill. He said they... more »

• Reports of juvenile shot on 68th Avenue

  July 28, 2017 12:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple first responders were on the scene of a reported shooting involving a juvenile on 68th Avenue on Thursday night. Images from the scene show Baton Rouge Police Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department, and EMS vehicles on 68th Avenue near Village Street. Reports indicate a... more »

• Woman accused of stabbing brother, injuring EMS worker

  July 3, 2017 10:24 AM

  CENTRAL - Sheriff's deputies arrested Tiah Bradley after investigators say she got into a physical fight with her brother that turned into a stabbing. According to arrest documents, obtained by WBRZ Monday morning, Bradley armed herself with a knife and stabbed her brother in the torso and neck from... more »

• Recognizing National EMS Week Play Video

  May 26, 2017 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Paramedics working countless hours in the community are recognized for doing what they do best. This week marks National EMS Week. Friday, WBRZ joined an EMS crew in the middle of their shift as it responded to calls around East Baton Rouge Parish. The ride-along included... more »

• 2-year-old hospitalized following crash on Hwy. 19

  April 26, 2017 8:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 2-year-old is among those transferred to the hospital following a crash on Hwy. 19. According to Baton Rouge Police Department officials, the crash happened on Hwy. 19 near Thomas Road. BRPD officials say a 2-year-old female inside one of the vehicles was transferred to... more »

• Student injured after falling from school balcony

  April 5, 2017 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE – School employees were first to come to the aid of a student, injured after falling from a balcony at Lee High School Wednesday afternoon. The student, whose name and age were not released, was hurt. The school said the student was taken to a hospital after... more »

• 19-year-old accused of shooting man on Elmer Avenue

  April 4, 2017 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police say a 19-year-old faces attempted manslaughter charges after a shooting on Elmer Avenue in Baton Rouge Tuesday afternoon. The shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Elmer Ave. According to arrest records, officers found Lenard Nicholas suffering from a gunshot... more »

• 22-year-old killed in crash on Highway 964

  March 10, 2017 8:20 AM

  ZACHARY – Police say Highway 964 was briefly closed Friday morning as crews worked to clear a crash. The crash happened before 6 a.m. Friday morning on Highway 964 and Highway 64. First responders say one person was killed and a second person was transported from the scene. According... more »

• EMS employee on leave after alleged sexual battery

  February 23, 2017 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU Police are investigating after a woman said she was sexually battered by an EMS employee earlier this month. According to police reports, the victim told investigators that the incident happened in the early morning hours of Feb. 13. She said she was sexually battered by... more »

• Police: one man shot in chest on Yaun Drive

  January 22, 2017 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say one person was shot on Yaun Drive in Baton Rouge Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Yaun Drive and Charles Street. According to Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely, one male victim was shot in the upper... more »

• Two hurt after tree crashes down on Blackwell Street home

  December 15, 2016 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday with moderate injuries after a tree crashed down on a Blackwell Street home. One mother told Brett Buffington that she heard a “crack” before it crashed down on top of her son and neighbors around 4 p.m. Thursday.... more »

• LSU student shot after finding intruder in Lee Drive apartment

  December 14, 2016 9:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An LSU student was shot after attempting to confront an intruder in his apartment just a few miles from LSU's campus. The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. at the Place Du Plantier Apartments on Lee Drive. Police say the victim arrived at his apartment and... more »

• Woman shot after trying to break up fight off Nicholson Drive

  December 11, 2016 3:15 PM

  UPDATE: An earlier version of this story said the victim was transported from the scene in critical condition. Baton Rouge Police later confirmed that the woman suffered non-life threatening injuries. BATON ROUGE – A woman was injured after an argument between two men ended in gunshots off Nicholson Drive... more »

• Shooter in Essen melee was murdered woman's live-in boyfriend Play Video

  November 27, 2016 7:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people are dead and two others are injured after a shooting on Essen Lane led to a manhunt and shootout with deputies Sunday night. According to the coroner's office, 30-year-old April Peck and 48-year-old Terrell Walker were killed. Walker was identified as Peck's live-in boyfriend. ... more »

• Toddler shoots 1-year-old shot sibling in car; Mother charged Play Video

  November 15, 2016 8:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a Baton Rouge mother was charged with second degree cruelty to juveniles after a 1-year-old child was shot in the face, reportedly accidentally, by a sibling. Investigators said she was on facebook when her child managed to find a 357 and shoot her other... more »

• Heat-related illnessness numbers on the rise

  June 30, 2016 10:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - About 10 days into summer and Baton Rouge EMS says it's seeing an increase in heat-related calls. With a high Thursday of 94 and a "feel like" temperature of 100, EMT Brad Harris says he's been busy. "People are out more, they're enjoying themselves and... more »

• BRPD trains officers to use medical kits Play Video

  June 22, 2016 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police are handing out medical kits to police officers on the streets to help those in need before EMS gets to the scene. Inside the medical kits are items such as tourniquets and bandages. Officers ran through some scenarios on Wednesday on how to use... more »

• Stroke victim waits 18 min for EMS, wants solution Play Video

  June 16, 2016 6:19 PM

  WEST FELICIANA PARISH - Every second counts when it's a matter of life or death, and for one St. Francisville man, waiting 18 minutes for the paramedics to arrive, is a problem. Last year, when Ewen Ritchie had a mini-stroke, firefighters arrived 10 minutes after the call was placed,... more »

• Deputies identify Watson drowning victim

  May 15, 2016 4:10 PM

  WATSON – Deputies in Livingston Parish say a woman is dead after drowning in the Amite River near the Watson area Sunday afternoon. Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Upper Amite River area for a possible drowning just before 3 p.m. Sunday. Investigators say initial reports indicate... more »

• One injured in shooting on South Harrells Ferry Road

  April 17, 2016 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE – EMS confirmed one person was injured in a shooting at St. Jean Apartments on South Herrells Ferry Road. The shooting happened around 3 p.m. Sunday. Deputies are currently at the scene investigating. First responders say the injuries are not life-threatening. A WBRZ News 2 crew... more »

• Car crash on Groom Road injures three people

  April 1, 2016 10:25 PM

  BAKER – An accident on Groom Road in Baker injured three people. EMS says they are transporting three people to the hospital, and at least one of them had serious injuries. According to EMS, two people needed to be cut out of their car. This is a developing story. Stay... more »

• A year after Mid City ER closure, it's taking EMS longer to get patients to emergency care Play Video

  March 30, 2016 9:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Friday marks one year since the emergency room at Baton Rouge General Mid City closed its doors for the final time . Since then, it's taken EMS an average of 90 seconds longer to get patients to an emergency room. Some say they know firsthand that 90... more »

• Driver won't be cited after hitting child early Tuesday morning

  February 16, 2016 8:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews responded to the scene of an incident where a 4-year-old child was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office provided further updates in the afternoon following the incident, reporting that the driver was not at fault in this instance.... more »

• Ambulance knocked over during 911 call

  December 9, 2015 2:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency responders in Baton Rouge said an ambulance was hit and knocked on its side by another vehicle during a 911 call Wednesday. Baton Rouge EMS said two medics responded to the call near Scenic and Blount. While they were in the area their ambulance was... more »

• Mom School: An evening of learning lifesaving skills Play Video

  September 21, 2015 9:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE- In an emergency, the three to five minutes between when you dial 911 and when EMS arrives can be the difference between life and death. The Red Stick Mom's Blog wants everyone to learn how to perform CPR so you can be ready when disaster strikes. The Red... more »

• Acadian Ambulance membership program Play Video

  August 19, 2015 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Acadian Ambulance Service has been an industry leader for more than 40 years. Now, they're looking to recruit people for their membership service. The membership program supports the group's community service projects, like standby service for area high school football games, fairs and festivals. ... more »