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The program seeks to determine which calls require a police response and which can be handled by firefighter-medics or others
Penn State College of Medicine researchers seek to better understand the factors that lead to unnecessary 911 calls and transports
City first responders have been eligible to get the vaccine since January
Opponents of the proposal said it would prevent healthcare agencies from keeping track of which staff members are vaccinated
An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
The agencies said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination
MGM Resorts is collaborating with Henderson-based Community Ambulance to aid in the safe reopening of resort properties
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
The American Rescue Plan Act includes a funding incentive for communities that form similar mental health response programs
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
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EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May
Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine protects against the worst effects of COVID-19 after one shot, and it can be stored up to three months at refrigerator temperatures
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
The pilot program launched Tuesday after being delayed for more than a year
Orange County Emergency Services Medical Director Joseph Grover submitted a plan last year to temporarily permit EMTs to vaccinate patients
As agencies are tasked with moving, packing and unpacking the vaccines, providers must be mindful of carbon dioxide dangers
Our co-hosts welcome Sean Simmonds, EMS preparedness and safety coordinator for Montgomery County (Texas) Hospital District, to discuss all things COVID-19
The forum aims to facilitate information exchange on strategies to build public confidence, optimize equitable access and use data to drive distribution
The list of resources includes training videos, a skills checklist and information about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
