BREAKING NEWS
A public feud in Clinton Township is raising questions about EMS response models, as officials push for more EMT-based responses while firefighters warn reducing paramedic staffing could cut advanced care
Allegheny General Hospital staff simulated a mass shooting response to prepare for potential large-scale emergencies during next month’s NFL Draft
North Ridgeville Fire Department partnered with University Hospitals’ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care team for two days of training focused on active shooter and mass-casualty responses
Lawmakers and EMS leaders are pushing to honor Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Service with one of the nation’s highest civilian awards
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
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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
Learn the four data fields dispatch must get right for stronger financial performance
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
Now it supports EMS and fire professionals with secure, automated medication dispensing solutions
Turnover in your billing office may reveal where reimbursement relies on memory instead of documented process
WATCH NOW
“EMS professionals are watching, not for speeches, but for behavior. They are listening, not just to words, but to tone. They are deciding — quietly — whether their leaders are present, consistent and trustworthy.”
OFF DUTY
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
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
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