BREAKING NEWS
Beginning July 1, the Lexington Fire Protection District will become the primary ambulance provider for the Octavia Fire Protection District, covering four communities with BLS service
Firefighters rappelled down a cliff near the Cliff House to reach a barefoot woman trapped above the surf
The agency is again accepting applications for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program after a court order, but new rules could make it harder for smaller communities to compete for funding
Two Woodstock EMTs are paying out of pocket for stab- and bullet-resistant vests as their agency says budget limits prevent issuing the gear to all responders
Cooper EMS paramedics can now administer extended-release buprenorphine in the field, giving overdose patients longer treatment coverage and more time to connect with follow-up care
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
Identify the human factors – fatigue, stress, distraction – that can cause medical errors and change your organization’s culture
The webinar will discuss implications for local EMS leaders and how one state is preparing for a surge in demand for EMS services due to COVID-19
Communication, PPE and decontamination strategies highlighted the 4th FirstWatch and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada COVID-19 webinar
The two-day program will feature sessions on topics such as mental health, telemedicine and community paramedicine in rural areas
Outlining defined goals and metrics through strategic planning prevents medical errors from reaching patients in the prehospital environment
Learn how communities across the country are leveraging community paramedicine and mobile integrated health for better patient care
Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
Behind the effort to update the 2009 National EMS Education Standards and what it means for the industry
The team is also hosting a tutorial webinar about the RFA Online Portal, which will review functionality, and provide guidance and tips for EMS agencies and providers
Learn more about the trends that are shaping the field of EMS from our discussion of the 2019 EMS1 Trend Report
The ET3 model team will go over the portal’s functionality, as well as give guidance and tips on how to submit an application and participate
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
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
For New Jersey’s JFK EMS, a mobile-first strategy boosts accuracy, speeds documentation and strengthens quality improvement efforts
How NarcBox can help EMS agencies prepare for stricter controlled-substance accountability
WATCH NOW
This Inside EMS and EMS One-Stop crossover episode tackles the future of EMS and how agencies should be adapting
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There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
Get your stocking stuffers, favorites and more while the deals are still live!
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