BREAKING NEWS
In Worcester, a lawsuit and council review are raising questions about police-led responses to mental health emergencies
Attorneys for survivors say the city is withholding critical Ground Zero exposure data despite previously uncovering dozens of boxes of related documents
Police said the driver fled the scene after hitting a Memphis ambulance and injuring a paramedic
Morgan County officials said the change will help cover a funding gap for the county’s ambulance service contract without raising fees on residential property owners
The Polk County Fire Rescue EMT was honored for his service after helping save a newborn during a high-risk emergency call
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Esteemed fire chief and EMS lieutenant share lessons learned from community paramedicine program
MCHD’s Sean Simmonds shares decontamination best practices
How to apply for grant funding for naloxone and opioid-reversal interventions and more
EMS training in bleeding control must incorporate mass casualty incident plans and drills as well as the need to prioritize patient triage by injury severity, transport priority and the type of treatment – layperson or medical professional – that is required.
An overview of the current evidence.
View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction
Data collected on evidence-based measures informs this discussion meant to inspire further quality improvement by pairing specific metrics with practical recommendations
Ward off burnout and turnover by increasing career resiliency and opportunity
5 ways to expand your options and forge your EMS career
Strategies to unilaterally reduce ED wait times and get back into service
Feel better by converting your key relationships from stress-producers to stress-reducers
Healthy habits to nurture provider resiliency, career longevity
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The resulting device can help ensure first-pass success even in difficult airways
Whether in virtual reality or on a web browser, first responders can practice medical and behavioral health scenarios in a safe, realistic environment
For New Jersey’s JFK EMS, a mobile-first strategy boosts accuracy, speeds documentation and strengthens quality improvement efforts
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
Turnover in your billing office may reveal where reimbursement relies on memory instead of documented process
OFF DUTY
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond
What they’ll never tell you about why we stay
I lived to retire from the ambulance company
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs
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