40 of Dallas’ ambulances without functioning A/C
July 17, 2018
The higher than normal air conditioner failure rate is a “real challenge for both patient and first responder”
23 Injured after Lava Explosion Hits Hawaiian Tour Boat
July 17, 2018
A woman in her 20s was transported to Honolulu in serious condition with a broken thigh bone. The other 22 people injured were treated for minor burns and scrapes, including…
EMTs help disabled pilot visit former airport
July 16, 2018
Two EMTs volunteered to help a former patient visit the airport where he was a pilot before suffering an aneurysm
Medic-CE Receives Accreditation for Fire Continuing Education in the State of Florida
July 16, 2018
Medic-CE makes it simple and convenient for Florida firefighters to earn their continuing education credits with engaging, self-paced training courses.
Lawsuit: Police urged paramedics to sedate Minnesota man
July 16, 2018
John Powell, 48, said he suffered breathing problems and needed emergency care after police allegedly asked paramedics to inject him with ketamine
Ky. county EMTs forced into 36-hour shifts due to understaffing
July 16, 2018
EMS Director Mike Phillips noted that there are safety concerns with employees working 24 to 36 consecutive hours
Man shot on highway flags down passing ambulance
July 16, 2018
A man who said he was shot while driving on a Massachusetts highway flagged down a passing ambulance for treatment
Philadelphia Conference Focuses on EMT Safety and Violence
July 16, 2018
A group of about 50 EMS officials will gather at Drexel University to develop a system-level checklist designed to better protect firefighters and paramedics. Fire Departments in Philadelphia, Chicago and…
Ariz. first responders named in wrongful death lawsuit
July 16, 2018
The lawsuit names Pima County, Rural/Metro Fire Department and an individual deputy and paramedic as defendants
FDA Drug Shortages Task Force Applauded by EMS Physicians
July 16, 2018
The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) throws their support behind the FDA's new Drug Shortages Task Force, which is aimed at alleviating nationwide shortages of life-saving drugs.