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Jeff Davis County EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was escorted out of the courthouse over what she called a “witch hunt” about staffing and leadership
The victim was installing a water pipe in Noblesville when sides of the trench collapsed
Firefighters union in Allegany County fights against proposed cuts, layoffs as volunteer ambulance service sets to close
Austin-Travis County EMS personnel responded to at least 65 overdose calls over three days in May
In some areas, Ascension St. Vincent is diverting ambulances for specific cases
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A closer look at the causes and effects of pressure, strain and anxiety on the EMS workforce
Approach the patient with an intentional primary and secondary survey to avoid letting painful and gruesome wounds distract from life-threatening injuries
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
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New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions – Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles
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This unique cardiac and metabolic screening program, specifically designed for the heart health of first responders, is now available to individuals
Former state trooper helps MHS students become comfortable with law enforcement
Take control of the situation and establish command as soon as possible to start triaging and transporting patients
Unvalidated third-party lines may lead to inaccurate results and other problems
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Adopting programs to improve EMS service delivery and agency culture
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