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A delayed arrival and sharp instincts led to a lifesaving intervention by Maryland EMS clinicians when a fan went into sudden cardiac arrest
Explore the process of transforming EMS safety with in-depth assessments, actionable insights and data-driven initiatives to improve patient and provider outcomes
A new IJOP debate explores whether academic credentials help or hinder recruitment, equity and the future of care
Hear from live liver donor Will Lindbergh, whose selfless act inspired a charity to encourage first responders to participate in organ donation
In this episode of Inside EMS, host Chris Cebollero is joined by guest host Matt Zavadsky, who offers his thoughts on the current staffing shortage the industry is grappling with
The move is an effort to improve EMS services in the county and eventually the passing of an ordinance establishing a fee to fund the EMS system
“He was a true patriot on and off the battlefield, seeking to unite people and organizations in the interest of providing better medical care”
Ada County commissioners and other elected officials got a firsthand look at what it means to be an EMS provider
“These ambulances and crews will provide necessary relief to our extremely busy EMS systems,” said Will Ray, North Carolina’s emergency management director
In this episode of Inside EMS, Chris Cebollero sits down with Pulsara’s Corey Ricketson to discuss the trajectory of EMS and what the future looks like
“Into the Unknown: The Paramedics’ Journey” will tell the story of modern paramedics on the ground
HBO host uses biting humor to explain “wildly different” EMS systems, surprise billing and poor pay for EMS providers
Open doors and take the next career step by seeking connections
Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says
The new response model would include EMT staffed ambulances, and send paramedics, when required, via quick response vehicles
After last year’s event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers for the 2021 event plan to honor providers who lost their lives in 2019 and 2020
Krystin Harris was selected for the second collaboration with Marvel Comics to tell the true-life stories of first medical responders from AHN and community EMS services
The Portland Ambulance Department began serving citizens in 1971, along with the Portland Fire Department
“As a result of this suspension of service, the community cannot assume that an ambulance will be available for a call to service,” a social post from the connected fire department read
Doug Hooten on how ESD 11 is tackling recruitment, station construction and fleet purchasing
It’s time to add the story of this cutting-edge program to EMS education curriculums everywhere
What we can expect, from inspiring keynote speakers, to leaders on the issues impacting the industry and COVID-19 safety measures
EMS officials testified before state legislative committees saying medics are going underpaid and the system is at risk of collapse
The way EMS cared for our communities in 2020 eased the burden on our healthcare system – a huge step toward the maturity of our profession
It’s time for EMS to take the lead in making sure our healthcare partners know who we are
From the symbolic to the scrumptious, individuals around the country celebrated the annual celebration week in a variety of unique ways
An EMS Week thank you to the dreamers and disrupters who have and will continue to improve our profession
Develop clear parameters with these roles for mentors, mentees and managers
“The events of the last year has made us all realize just how valuable EMS providers are and how we are truly people that care and are there in that time of need” the Northeast regional director of AMR said
“The Vitals: True EMS Stories” tells the stories of EMS providers serving their community through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
The parade of ambulances traveled from UMass Medical Science Park to the Boston MedFlight hanger for the awards ceremony on Tuesday afternoon
The poster, which will be displayed on digital kiosks throughout the city, features two EMTs and one paramedic
President Joe Biden’s proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic
