Entertainment
Be prepared for Super Bowl-related emergencies, from avocado mishaps to cardiac arrest
Inspired by a post on the Humbled Medic’s blog, our cohosts discuss how the Apple TV show is a masterclass in servant leadership
Check out these classic comedy sketches involving firefighters, EMTs and paramedics
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
The law firm shared a video of co-founder Doug Wolfberg performing lyrics inspired by the work of EMS and healthcare personnel in the COVID-19 pandemic
The “First Responder Fridays” benefit will be streamed on YouTube and broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide for four weeks
The special music event will be broadcast Sunday night as a tribute to those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Shows such as “Station 19,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor” are donating real PPE used as props to firefighter-medics, doctors and nurses
Paramedic Farooq Muhammad said he took inspiration from the resilience of EMS providers through crises including the COVID-19 pandemic
Lawmakers have proposed a bill that will prevent the FCC from auctioning off the band of spectrum used by first responders across the country
Federal officials will review whether the show breaches patient privacy rules
The exhibition combining visual art with vintage EMS tools continues to travel the country and makes its next stop in Ohio this weekend
The councilman said the show exploits the trauma of the city’s residents
Andy Graves wrote and released the song to help him cope with the trauma of responding to the crash that killed 156 people
The St. Louis Fire Department says the partnership with the show has been successful, but some believe it may breach patient privacy
