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BREAKING NEWS
EMS agencies across Wyoming face an estimated $30 million annual funding gap, running high-mileage rigs as lawmakers debate whether to declare EMS an essential service
American Medical Response, which handles about 95% of medical transports in Spokane County, will raise base ambulance charges next year
A former Rite Aid in Salem will be converted into a free-standing 24/7 emergency department operated by Parkland Medical Center
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has opened a public comment period on a member EMS Advisory Group
Backed by a $1.4 million grant, the Plaistow Fire Department’s regional intercept is continuing to provide advanced life support to 18 towns
A Dickeyville man accidentally shot himself in the ankle with a crossbow while preparing to hunt, then passed out and crashed while trying to drive to Grant Regional Health Center
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SPECIAL REPORTS
Approach the patient with an intentional primary and secondary survey to avoid letting painful and gruesome wounds distract from life-threatening injuries
Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival
3,100 paramedics weigh in on reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Takeaways from Dr. Tan and Chief Wylie on training and communicating to deploy rescue task forces, unified command and casualty collection points
Wolfberg and Wirth on how to avoid legal pitfalls
Saving lives with coordinated trauma care through pre-planning, training and relationship building
Join guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly in this episode of Inside EMS
This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.
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This webinar covers stroke assessment, recognition and timely decision-making as to where to transport a patient for intervention
Real-world, practical methods for identification, assessment and field treatment of life-threatening sepsis
Learn how innovations are being made in treating respiratory emergencies
Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
Action items to advance operations, adapt service delivery, and recruit and retain the talent of the future
Esteemed fire chief and EMS lieutenant share lessons learned from community paramedicine program
MCHD’s Sean Simmonds shares decontamination best practices
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
These durable, ergonomic mounts help safeguard cardiac monitor investments and streamline the continuum of care
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
Suppliers may be wary of sharing their stocks with new EMS programs, but this platform can help ensure they’re used right
Protecting providers starts with a glove that won’t easily fail
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OFF DUTY
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental well-being
Understand how the experiences you have as a first responder can shape your relationships with your family
Discover top pet care solutions that keep your pets safe and comfortable while you’re on duty
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
Where to buy EMS pants that can stand up to the demands of the job
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
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