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Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected two major EMS support measures, prompting providers to caution that funding limits and rising costs could worsen coverage gaps
Lake Luzerne officials signaled support for raising Rockwell Falls Ambulance Service billing rates to help offset escalating operating costs and boost revenue
The Waterloo Community Foundation has awarded the Greg Freshwater Memorial Scholarship to Waterloo firefighters to help fund paramedic training at Hawkeye Community College
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
Hurley officials say a long-planned ambulance service became operational, highlighting a year that also brought a major state grant
Lee County commissioners voted to start drafting a franchise contract with MedEx Medical Transport after choosing its lower-cost proposal over renewing FirstHealth’s agreement
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SPECIAL REPORTS
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
3,100 paramedics weigh in on reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Esteemed fire chief and EMS lieutenant share lessons learned from community paramedicine program
MCHD’s Sean Simmonds shares decontamination best practices
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A webinar reviews key cases where the ‘most important vital sign’ helped shape care
Opioid-settlement dollars are already flowing to EMS – see how to use them to fund secure, compliant narcotics storage
It starts with sharpening decision-making skills
Protecting providers starts with a glove that won’t easily fail
How to prepare for high-risk, low-frequency events
WATCH NOW
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
OFF DUTY
Brian McCaffrey himself can remind your crew that “you go, we go”
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
A Forbes Top Futurist with skin in the game calls for EMS to re-examine how it recruits, relates and retains its people in an era of relentless change
Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, first responders can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
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