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Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission draft report has active shooter survival recommendations for EMS, police and school leaders
EMS organizations can benefit from adopting the fire service model of a command structure as part of their response strategy
A review concluded that New Hampshire’s EMS system is in good shape, but its dependence on volunteers and an under-resourced trauma system threaten its sustainability
EMS directors sought out Hendricks Regional Health CEO Kevin Speer with the idea to start a program that reduces non-emergent runs while still helping residents
Embracing conflict can help a fire/EMS organization’s team mature and increase organizational productivity
A data-driven approach can be applied to determine the value of a community paramedic intervention for specific types of frequent EMS transports
Despite the growing pains and staffing shortages, degree requirements will improve EMS in the long-run
A bold prediction that EMS patient transport to the hospital by ambulance is sure to peak, level off and decline as we near 2020
Address protocols for all the institutions involved across the continuum of care to initiate definitive treatment for STEMI patients
According to documents filed with the city of Sioux, EMS pay needs to be increased to be competitive with other employers and other EMS agencies
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Prior to the program launch, the 10 firefighter-paramedics on staff were not allowed to perform ALS and had to wait for an ambulance and crew to arrive
NIOSH line of duty death investigation recommendations for conducting welfare checks are applicable to every EMS agency
Susquehanna Township EMS Chief Matthew Baily wrote a letter in response to a Senate commission report and said responders are “woefully underfunded”
A 911 communications center displays a lifesaver ring as a visual reminder of the purposeful work dispatchers do for their communities
Solving a clear challenge, identifying champions and following these implementation steps will make change easier
We need to do more to improve the care and compassion we show to our fire and EMS brethren
Westmoreland County EMS Chief Jeff Beasley was suspended after a whistleblower highlighted several violations that occurred before the crash
A study in Arizona over a seven-year period confirms a higher rate of death by suicide among EMTs vs. the general public
A new contract requires the testing of five employees selected at random every two weeks, but the test will not detect the presence of alcohol
The shooting at the Thousand Oaks, Ca., Borderline Bar & Grill is another blow to first responders in communities impacted by mass violence
An investigation found that at least five Armstrong Ambulance paramedics falsified records for advanced cardiac life support, CPR and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NFPA 3000 provisional standard brought EMS, firefighters and law enforcement together to tackle interagency training
A pharmacist can help EMS improve patient outcomes, participate in protocol development, and collaborate on EMS research projects
Gordon Stokes is accused of intentionally drilling into an overdose patient’s bone without anesthesia and then calling it a “teachable moment”
Petersburg officials recently cut ties with 10 part-time paramedics, who were brought on as a way to save money
This issue features articles highlighting the importance of patient and provider safety during ambulance transport and the need for an EMS overhaul
Officials said they plan to increase background checks after it was revealed that an EMT involved in a fatal ambulance crash had a long criminal history
To bring more recruits into Springfield Fire-Rescue, the department is no longer requiring applicants to be at a paramedic status
Our co-hosts tackle the topic of paramedic education and how it would affect the EMS industry
