EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
What tasks are most likely to end up in tragedy if you get complacent on the job?
Readers respond, does on-duty concealed carry protect providers or threaten scene safety?
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21-year paramedic Graeme Taylor shares witty, uncensored insights into the life of a first responder
American Medical Response announced the death of Southwest Mississippi Paramedic David Martin on Wednesday
The city, which implemented hazard pay for essential employees in early April, has voted to terminate the program in response to the reopening of the state economy
A Chicago study finds confidential, no-cost screening could identify underreported post-traumatic stress in paramedics and police officers
Pioneer Hose Company #1 Assistant Fire Chief Robert Zerman may have contracted the virus while responding to a medical call last month, officials said
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the federal government to implement hazard pay for first responders, hospital workers and others deemed essential
A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management in response to COVID-19
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Paramedic Kevin Bundy, 33, died from the disease on Sunday and was honored with a procession Tuesday morning
Kansas City Fire Department EMT Billy Birmingham died Monday after 10 years with the department and a 22-year EMS career
FDNY EMT Gregory Hodge, 59, was a 24-year veteran of the department who assisted with World Trade Center rescue and recovery efforts
Rapid Response EMS Paramedic Paul Novicki, 51, died Thursday; his partner has recovered from the disease