The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Mar. 11, 2020.
The CDC began closely monitoring the outbreak caused by a new coronavirus strain first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, which quickly spread to southeast Asia, Europe, Canada and the U.S. The first case in the United States was announced on Jan. 21, 2020, in the state of Washington, where the patient recently returned from Wuhan.
The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency on Jan. 30, 2020. The announcement came shortly after the first human-to-human transmission of the virus in the U.S. was confirmed by the CDC.
EMS has taken the global stage with its frontline response to the pandemic. The EMS1 COVID-19 includes the latest news, videos, podcasts and analysis about EMS training, safety measures, assessment and treatment of patients with COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine development and supporting the mental health of providers through the pandemic.
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Sharing our gratitude and respect for the EMS providers who have sacrificed so much in the fight against COVID-19
Taigman discusses his 5-step wellness checkup, how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including his own journey into meditation
On this episode, our hosts are joined by the president of the American Paramedic Association who details the collaborative effort behind the vaccine guides with the National EMS Management Association
Faced with unprecedented challenges, EMS1 members share what they worry about most on the job
The dispatchers gave out prepackaged meals at a weigh station to thank the truckers for delivering supplies across the country amidst the COVID-19 crisis
Leaders sound off on hazard pay and the bigger picture needed to support providers and sustain EMS
NAEMT President Matt Zavadsky: Keep the pressure on Congress to ensure EMS personnel are covered in all applicable COVID-19 provisions
Med-Care Ambulance employees said they will continue to serve the community without town assistance despite disagreeing with the town’s decision
How to recognize signs of stress in personnel and offer support during the COVID-19 crisis
The city will spend at least $2.8 million to book the entire 155-room hotel for three months
First responders in the state are urging lawmakers to pass the bill in order to ease the path to workers’ compensation
EMS providers will be required to comply with the binding order, as hospital and ambulance resources are overstretched due to COVID-19
Remembering our brother and sister EMTs and paramedics who died from COVID-19
Two options include work-from-home dispatchers and using data to drive staffing decisions
Hundreds of medically trained firefighters will be called to assist EMS with COVID-19 calls
A Korean War-era law has been touted by several health officials, political leaders and historians as a way of getting needed supplies into the hands of medical workers
Officials said the red and white lights will remain through the duration of the crisis
CMS has relaxed ambulance regulations and rules to assist EMS agencies nationwide during the public health emergency
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Gregory Fischer hopes to create an open-source design that will help address COVID-19-driven ventilator shortages
A bipartisan proposal would prevent affected first responders in the state from needing to using their sick, personal or vacation days while they are unable to work
Fire officials responded saying the decision was made because county EMS providers were not using the same level of PPE and protocols as fire personnel
First responders will also be provided a daily list of addresses of people who have tested positive for COVID-19
Rep. Bill Huizenga plans to introduce a bill that would allow for a three-month tax holiday modeled after tax relief for active military
Passaic Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost said the death of 33-year-old Firefighter-EMT Israel Tolentino was “a clear line of duty death”
PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlined requirements that have been waived to prioritize patient care during the COVID-19 national emergency
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks
Chief Gary Ludwig calls for action, saying federal aid for fire and EMS was largely overlooked in the CARES Act
Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue releases video detailing steps for proper PPE use
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
Hundreds of AMR personnel and ambulances have been sent to the greater New York area, which has become the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 crisis
