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The San Rafael SAFE Team, a two-person mobile unit pairing a crisis counselor with an EMT, responds to 3,000 nonviolent calls annually, reducing ER visits
Longview firefighter-paramedics could soon use new data analytics software to guide overdose responses and alternative transport decisions, as outlined in a City Council meeting video discu
Baystate Health President and CEO Peter D. Banko says new federal policy changes could drive more uninsured patients into emergency rooms, increasing pressure on EMS
West Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Fairview awarded funding to equip Avon Lake Fire Department with two LUCAS devices
Truckee police said a man intentionally drove into the front entrance area of the Safeway, injuring four people, including children
Two departments will be honored at Fire–Rescue Med for creative EMS approaches to cardiac emergencies and sudden cardiac arrest with Heart Safe Community Awards
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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.
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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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The federal government’s 43-day interruption underscored the importance of having a robust billing solution
Now it supports EMS and fire professionals with secure, automated medication dispensing solutions
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
Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes
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Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
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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
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
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