EMS workers in McKees Rocks to get new protective vests 01:37. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Northwest EMS workers in McKees Rocks will soon be outfitted with a new line of protection when responding to calls.

Wake County EMS is due to receive 475 bulletproof helmets and vests. "We've seen an increase in those type of events, and we’ve just got to take precautions at this point,” Colangelo said.

MOUNT UNION – The Mount Union Fire Department has some new gear more often associated with police; bulletproof vests.. EMS Chief TJ Smith tells 6 News this all started in March, when they ...

Whenever there's an emergency, EMT's are there, and many times they're called into situations where they, too, are in danger.