White House issues proclamation on EMS Week 2021
May 17, 2021
President Joe Biden's proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic
Passing on a love for EMS
May 17, 2021
Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor
Pink rigs continue to raise awareness nearly 30 years after Va. EMS worker’s cancer diagnosis
May 17, 2021
The awareness movement at Medical Transport LLC began with a pink ambulance named after "Miss Vicki" Prescott
Ind. communities work to fund more Safe Haven baby boxes
May 16, 2021
Lafayette and New Albany plan to install the boxes after a newborn was safely surrendered at another Indiana station earlier this month
Colo. House passes ketamine bill inspired by Elijah McClain case
May 16, 2021
The bill limits the use of ketamine and chemical restraints by first responders and prohibits any police involvement in using chemical restraints
Columbus, Ohio, pilot program will have medic, public heath clinician triage calls at 911 center
May 16, 2021
The program seeks to determine which calls require a police response and which can be handled by firefighter-medics or others
Photo of the Week: Husband and wife EMS team awarded for improving response at reservation
May 14, 2021
Craig and Dianne Shantz, members of both the Kalispel Tribe Fire Department and South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, worked out a partnership between the two agencies
National EMS Museum publishes online archive of writings by late EMS visionary Jack Stout
May 14, 2021
The archive of more than 100 of Stout's articles and essays was funded through a partnership between FirstWatch and AIMHI
Milwaukee’s private ambulance services blame low reimbursement for staffing shortages
May 14, 2021
Some companies have left the city due to staffing issues that the remaining services say come down to unsustainable reimbursement rates
Fla. Medical Director Dr. Antevy anticipates the return of the EMS conference
May 14, 2021
Co-host Kelly Grayson is joined by guest host Rob Lawrence and Dr. Peter Antevy for discussions on the move back to in-person conferences, the "secret sauce" of online education, and…