LODD

How EMS is recognizing Sept. 11, 2020

While many events have moved to the virtual realm, COVID-19 has not stopped EMS from commemorating 9/11

Learning from mistakes, before they become tragedies

Non-punitive near-miss reporting can prevent serious injury or line-of-duty deaths by relying on the group’s collective experience

How an intraosseous access device provides fast, effective vascular access in critical care situations

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The SAM IO Intraosseous Access System was created to deliver emergency drugs or fluids when intravenous access proves difficult as a result of patient anatomy and physiology

A fleeting friendship: Paramedic reflects on bond with COVID-19 victim Paul Cary

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The Colorado paramedics lifted each other up during their deployment to New York City virus epicenter

NFFF: Number of fire, EMS personnel COVID-19 deaths hits 50

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Fire and EMS leaders reflect on the grim milestone, as 29 fire service and 21 EMS members have died from the virus

Honoring our nation’s fallen first responders as COVID-19 deaths reach milestone

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Siarnicki: "Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics continue to answer the call as they do whenever there is a crisis"

Procession planned to honor retired Aurora medic who died from COVID-19 after work in NYC

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The large procession of fire and EMS vehicles is expected to leave the Denver International Airport around 7:30 or 8 p.m.

COVID-19 & LODDs: How to honor the fallen during a pandemic

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Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families

Are first responder COVID-19 deaths considered LODDs?

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PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure

Signed Patrick Mahomes fire helmet auctioned for fallen, injured first responder families

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All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured Lubbock first responders

Rapid Response: Roadway incidents are a hot zone for EMS

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Multiple roadway LODDs in early 2020 are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk

Video: Honoring the EMS providers who died in the line of duty in 2019

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Their dedication to protecting their communities will never be forgotten

How to avoid, survive an ambulance collision

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Ambulance collisions, which happen with frightening regularity, often result in injury and are occasionally fatal, especially for private vehicle drivers