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‘He preys on the nurses': Ind. FF appeals removal of paramedic duties following harassment complaint
Elkhart firefighter appeals paramedic ban after nurse harassment complaint
EMT Azelyn Arenas found her daughter among five killed in the Lebanon fire, which also took two adults and two other children
On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at the station
Terre Haute Fire Department adds fourth ALS ambulance to improve response times amid rising EMS call volume
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
Greater Manchester Police say the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
Two Lee County EMS medics were injured when their ambulance crashed into a tree
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
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PRODUCT NEWS
Data company ESO released its mid-year report on call volume, PPE use and patient outcomes Thursday
Tavares Fire Department Lt. Carsten Kieffer said a fellow paramedic on the boat used his belt as a tourniquet
Monte Posner, executive director of the Training Institute for Medical Emergencies and Rescue, says students have found creative ways practice hands-on skills at home
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics will be permitted to complete all of their continuing education requirements online
Scott DeBoer was honored with the national award for his work teaching first responders how to best provide emergency care to kids
The CityHawk EMS vehicle will be designed to easily navigate and land in busy cities
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a contract between the city and Sterlingwear of Boston to provide the gowns to ambulance services, fire departments and hospitals
EMS agencies are encouraged to report their unmet needs, such as personnel or PPE shortages, using the online form
First responders rescued a 2-year-old child who remains on life support; a 15-year-old died