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A Seattle woman waited more than 10 hours for a nurse-ordered ambulance, raising concerns about the city’s 911 nurse triage system and response standards.
The 17,000-square-foot facility will restore emergency services to northern Calhoun County and house a relocated University Health Center next to a new fire station and shared helipad
More than 50 EMS responders treated 17 patients and cleared the scene in under an hour after a gunman opened fire in the city’s entertainment district
Henry County firefighters are mourning Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves
Security experts say DDoS attacks could target healthcare websites, patient portals and remote access systems
Grapevine officials say shifting fire department resources toward EMS is needed to match call volume, but critics warn the plan could affect response coverage
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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
Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
A detailed look at the actions leaders can take to implement a systems-level plan to protect their members
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.
AHA
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Now it supports EMS and fire professionals with secure, automated medication dispensing solutions
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
Learn the four data fields dispatch must get right for stronger financial performance
Developed for humanitarian crises, My-Shield delivers a nonflammable, environmentally conscious disinfecting option for EMS crews
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
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This Inside EMS and EMS One-Stop crossover episode tackles the future of EMS and how agencies should be adapting
OFF DUTY
On National Punctuation Day, test your knowledge of punctuation
Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel
Discover how providers can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
True-to-life emergency response finally gets the Hollywood treatment it deserves
Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
Books
Explore the books EMS leaders, EMS1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
How new federal tax rules could affect your paycheck, deductions and long-term savings
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
Check out these EMS tattoos and share your EMS body art
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond
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