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Kelly Grayson flips his EMS training model, emphasizing patient interaction so students “get to the good stuff” early on
A first responder’s partner shares what it’s like to stay strong from the sidelines, waiting for their loved one to ask for help
Investigators studied favorable neurological outcomes in cases where paramedics were randomized to use endotracheal intubation or supraglottic airways
Kris Kaull relates his most memorable call, and how practice, and a mindset to control what you can allows EMS providers to provide help and calm during the chaos
Rob Whitney, a fellow firefighter and experienced mountain runner, is helping prepare Schultz for Mount Marathon, the punishing and often perilous July 4 race
The criteria-based dispatch would allow dispatchers to rank emergency calls based on severity, and allow them to send the appropriate level of care
Many of the problems trace back to the lack of clear state rules for determining who is selected to provide emergency transport services and how they are vetted
Joseph V. Russo would go on to win the award for Staten Island’s “EMT of the Year” in 2015
Raul Zecheru, EMT, responded to a call and started experiencing stroke symptoms
The group, housed along Squaw Run Road in Fox Chapel, was given the Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Award for improving response measures
Policies, training and practice changes resulted in faster response time, penalty savings and improved morale across EMTs, paramedics and EMS leadership
The governor said the flags will remain lowered until sunset on Friday, June 21
The dedication of the monument was initially planned on Sept. 11, 2018, marking the 17th anniversary of the attacks, but organizers decided that more time was needed to complete the project