Ala. fire dept. equips schools with bleeding control kits
August 11, 2018
Wall-mounted stations each contain eight bleeding control kits, giving each school 24 smaller sets of tools that can be used in the most serious of emergencies
New Study Shows Trends in Naloxone Administration by EMS
August 10, 2018
A new study released today shows the importance of EMS data in estimating the public health burden of opioid overdose and can help emergency responders, public healthcare organizations and community…
New Orleans Mayor Fires 9-1-1 Director Without Explanation
August 10, 2018
NEW ORLEANS--Mayor LaToya Cantrell fired the director of the city’s independent emergency communication district Thursday, using a hastily called meeting and a series of behind-the-scenes moves that had observers --…
Limiting exposure to asbestos during and after disaster management
August 10, 2018
Environmental disasters can expose first responders to asbestos, putting them at risk for mesothelioma
How to keep PTSD out of your EMS department
August 10, 2018
Recognize the risk factors and symptoms of PTSD, and how to manage self-talk and meditate to reduce its physical and emotional effects
FDNY EMT kidnapped, car stolen after shift
August 10, 2018
Three suspects forced a 44-year-old FDNY EMT at gunpoint into his car after his shift
Salinas Fire Dept. maintains paramedic program amid investigation of faked documents
August 10, 2018
Allegations of false education credits being awarded to SFD paramedics prompted an investigation by city and state officials
SirenGPS app aims to help first responders in emergencies
August 10, 2018
The app also has a feature that allows users to type messages to dispatchers, for situations when speaking is difficult or dangerous
Paralyzed Texas firefighter raising money for paramedic amputee
August 9, 2018
Garth Goodwin plans to donate the proceeds from a charity golf tournament in his name to first responder Rory Barros, who lost his leg after being hit by a drunk…
Bed bugs force S.C. EMS to move out of fire station
August 9, 2018
The bedbugs reappeared at a Jamestown EMS station despite several treatments to remove them