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In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
“Our commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.”
Advancing the profession is a job for every EMT and paramedic, and can be achieved through shared knowledge
What I learned about professionalism, advancing EMS and the importance of attention-to-detail in a PCR during my week at jury duty
When Harold Storelee, 88, broke his hip while cutting his grass, West Thurston Firefighter-EMTs made sure he both he and his lawn were well taken care of
Garden Grove City Manager Scott Stiles made the comments while discussing ambulance response times at a meeting last month
First responders performed a welfare check after the woman told a healthcare worker she was unable to buy food after having surgery
A comparison in polls shows a dramatic shift in how EMS providers perceive the need to arm paramedics
How to talk to EMS providers about their mental health and identify suicidal tendencies
The free training seeks to teach first responders proper screening for potential cases of domestic violence
The network held its first training in Berks County last month with a focus on first responder suicides
Your state of mind during EMS calls can make all the difference
In this episode, our co-hosts reflect on EMS icon Gene Gandy’s legacy, and the importance of developing a succession and mentorship plan for your agency
Don’t limit your potential, or the idea of possibilities, with labels
Just culture moves an EMS agency to a better understanding of its current practices and the essential steps for improvement
Clark County Fire Capt. Robin Brown, one of the first hand amputees to be hired as a first responder in the U.S., is retiring after 37 years
Supplies including flashlights, bandages, gauze and items to make a tourniquet were donated by local emergency agencies and businesses
The next generation of EMTs can’t learn if we’re not kind or patient enough to teach them
Personnel from the LAFD’s Station 9 in Skid Row gave an inside look at their experience aiding thousands of homeless residents
Ohio Firefighter-Paramedic Mike Weissmann is currently awaiting a match to a living donor
Listen and watch the council’s first meeting of 2020 as they discuss issues pertinent to emergency services personnel and the industry
Mental health advocates said the shortened hotline number will save lives and reduce stigma, but must be sustained with proper resources
Fire and EMS personnel collected gift cards and Christmas presents for the family, and are helping them move into a new house
Like it or not, the reality of doing what we do is that EMS is a business, and like any business, income must at least meet or exceed expenditures to remain solvent and afloat
The Womanikin attachment seeks to make civilians more comfortable performing CPR on women
The program connects frequent 911 callers with social workers to address unmet needs and prevent repeat calls
The addition is part of a partnership between an EMS service and a non-profit that supports the blind and low vision community
The foundation, which serves first responders and veterans, seeks to make Danny Goodwin Jr.'s home more wheelchair accessible after he became a quadriplegic
Montana has long had workforce shortages in a variety of healthcare fields, including both rural and urban areas
Adam Goldstein, who put out the call for a donor last year, said he’s hopeful he will find a match
Being thoughtful is the key to success in EMS training, providing compassionate care and setting priorities
Advocate for EMS provider mental and physical health not just during EMS Week, but all year long