The benefits of online EMS education
August 16, 2020
EMS professionals have more opportunities than ever for synchronous and asynchronous online education for refresher and recertification education
First responders rally for proposed Ga. mental health recovery center
August 16, 2020
Some living in the area where the Valor Station is planned to be built have strongly opposed having the substance abuse and PTSD recovery center in the community
NY governor: 9/11 light display not canceled, health officials to supervise
August 16, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced crews setting up the Tribute in Light will be supervised by health officials following a previous announcement that the tribute would be canceled due to COVID-19
Trump signs first responders COVID-19 benefits bill into law
August 14, 2020
The law extends death benefits to public safety officers who die as a result of COVID-19
Photo of the Week: NOLA EMS rescues ailing worker from roof
August 14, 2020
EMS providers performed a technical rescue, bringing the patient safely to the ground
Volunteer ND EMTs save man’s life after 37 minutes with no pulse
August 14, 2020
Washburn EMTs Jill Weiss, Emily Rettertath and Mark Lelm are credited with saving the life of Clark Price, who suffered multiple heart attacks
ISIS tried to sell fake PPE to first responders, DOJ says
August 14, 2020
The Department of Justice said at least one U.S. customer seeking to purchase PPE for fire departments, hospitals and nursing homes was offered 100,000 N95 masks
Coping skills: Finding an outlet
August 14, 2020
Whether physical activity, venting, or reaching out for help, find what works for your mental health
Which quality measures will improve EMS?
August 14, 2020
In this episode, co-host Kelly Grayson is joined by guest host EMS1 columnist Rob Lawrence to discuss the development of quality metrics
National reporting tool for EMS COVID-19 needs launched
August 14, 2020
EMS agencies are encouraged to report their unmet needs, such as personnel or PPE shortages, using the online form