EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
Moderating exposure to secondary trauma and practicing self-care can help EMTs and paramedics avoid PTSD
Five years has made a world of difference to first responders on the ground in Boston on race day
Our co-hosts talk with paramedic student Reagan DeLuca about the process of learning and how confident he feels in his knowledge
The department is testing the program in an effort to improve response times to critical calls
Low pay, long hours and high stress are the primary reasons for the shortage; the EMS director said the lack of paramedics has reached “critical levels”
Tessie Odom Smith has undergone five surgeries and is now breathing on her own
The paramedic responded to a call to treat a child with meningitis; the ambulance did not have the right sized equipment to treat the toddler
The girl’s mother was unable to bring the cupcakes she had promised; two paramedics bought cupcakes and toys for the girl
Paramedics responded to the call but then refused to be taken to the scene of the accident via snowmobile, citing regulations that allow them to refuse to help if they feel taking action could be dangerous
The paramedics were forced to work a 20-hour shift to transport a patient; officials said crews regularly work shifts of more than 15 hours
Tessie Odom Smith was responding to a call when the ambulance she was in was struck head-on by a pickup truck; the driver was charged with DUI
The boy’s mother scheduled a private tour of the station for her son’s birthday; the paramedic who delivered him happened to run into them during the tour
A paramedic severely injured in a head-on ambulance crash has received an outpouring of support
