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As the world prepares to root on their athletes at the Games, learn about these seven first responders who served their communities and represented Team USA
It’s true; at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, a variety of non-traditional events were showcased, leading to the first (and only!) Olympic recognition for firefighting
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
What’s on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
The mural painted by artist Amanda Lynn honors the work of EMS providers over the last 18 months of the pandemic
Lawmakers are unsure whether American Rescue Plan funds can be used to sustain WyoLink, which connects more than 500 agencies across the state
“The Vitals: True EMS Stories” tells the stories of EMS providers serving their community through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Michael Tropepe was resuscitated by paramedics after going into cardiac arrest, and spent 10 days at Orange Park Medical Center
On this episode, our co-hosts discuss legislation that is being introduced that would make the use of ketamine as a means to incapacitate a criminal suspect a crime
Mackinac Island EMS paid tribute to the island’s history and natural beauty with an elaborate and intricate rig design
The band was selected by the Biden Presidential Inaugural Committee to perform for the “Parade Across America”
The county has been given a deadline of 55 days to pay the bill, which is about $500,000 over its budget, after which first responders will no longer have radio communications access
Michigan Medstar Paramedic and CEO Kolby Miller is producing the film “Streets of Covid,” which will feature interviews with providers, EMS leaders and medical directors from around the country
Check out this year’s top holiday playlist with a coronavirus twist
Forsyth County EMT Steven Plante spread joy to residents and his crew with a piano rendition of “My Heart Will Go On”
Mechanics at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop are working to give new life to the 1969 Chevy Ambulance
The director of the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services said it was “an honor” for the city’s paramedics to be featured before a national audience during a year in which they “have given so much of themselves,”
Kurt Busch will display the name of Paramedic Bernard Robinson, a regional director for Northwell Health’s Center for EMS in New York, on his car as he races in the Xfinity 500 this weekend
The ambulance and rescue set comes with two emergency rigs equipped with a total of nearly 100 flashing lights and siren sound-effects
“Get Your Mask On,” which parodies “Get Your Shine On” by Florida Georgia Line, was written by Naperville Firefighter-Paramedic Billy Croft to lift spirits and promote healthy habits
The new Capital City (Juneau, Alaska) Fire Rescue rig exterior was designed by Indigenous Tlingit artists and represents healing and balance
The petition alleges issues including an unreliable radio network, unnecessary spending and poor performance that risks first responders’ safety
First responders in some areas of Erie County reported weak signals and “spotty” coverage despite the recently-implemented $26.5 million system
The play, based on interviews with EMS providers and other healthcare personnel, can be streamed online until August 4
Paramedic Nicholas Hennink, who was named Canada’s 2020 Paramedic of the Year, opened up about his struggle with PTSD and addiction
The system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders’ stress
Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Jamie Bergeron, who is also a popular Cajun musician, has apologized for posts that reference hitting protesters with vehicles
Award the EMTs and paramedics at your agency for their Joe Exotic singing talent, Carole Baskin level dedication or Don Lewis MIA act in honor of EMS Week
The short film takes an intimate look at the experience of EMS providers on the front lines
“This is our charge;” a paramedic shares the humanity behind the helpers
A proposed ballot measure would help the county raise money to replace the system, which has failed more than four times in the last seven months
The film, in which Australian Paramedic Benjamin Gilmour visits four ambulance services from around the world, can now be streamed anywhere for free
