Why we need critical thinking for scene assessments
December 1, 2020
In the real world it is impossible for a scene to be 100% safe; therefore we must constantly assess risk
4 ways to bring order to a chaotic scene
December 1, 2020
Approaching every scene with calmness, compassion, command presence and code choreography leads to better patient care
Australian medical flight service unveils electric air ambulance
December 1, 2020
CareFlight partnered with AMSL Aero to develop the "Vertiia," an electric vertical take-off and landing medical aircraft with a cruising speed of 300 km (about 186 miles) per hour
Treating our own: 7 steps to prepare for one of the hardest things we have to do
December 1, 2020
Pre-planning and prevention are key to safety and efficiency when your crews are most vulnerable
Texas ambulance catches fire with patient inside
December 1, 2020
Officials said the fire was caused by a generator malfunction
Conn. entrepreneur seeks emergency authorization for DIY COVID-19 test
December 1, 2020
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it "a great resource"
Calif. wrongful death suit seeks ban on use of ‘improper restraints’ in medical emergencies
December 1, 2020
The suit stems from the death of a Sacramento man who was treated for low blood sugar while handcuffed in a prone position
Scholarship named after youngest Mich. COVID-19 victim supports first responder families
December 1, 2020
The Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship, a need-based scholarship for children of first responders, is named after the 5-year-old daughter of a Detroit firefighter and cop
12 first responder charities to donate to
December 1, 2020
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
Why paramedics do not run to treat patients
November 30, 2020
Running makes it harder to keep your cool and operate at peak effectiveness