National reporting tool for unmet 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
Bridge to be named after NY FF-EMT who died due to COVID-19
August 14, 2020
Valley Stream Firefighter-EMT Mike Field, a past FDNY member and 9/11 responder, will be honored with a memorial bridge on Long Island
Pothole-riddled road at Conn. state park to be repaired after years of first responder complaints
August 14, 2020
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park's pond and cliff-hiking area
NY EMS captain accused of misappropriating $22K, charged with 4 felonies
August 14, 2020
Officials say the alleged actions of Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps Capt. Matthew Gannon, 53, contributed to the agency's closing
NJ volunteer EMT recognized for 60 years of service
August 13, 2020
Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMT and Vice President Jack Luts received the Mayor's Hero Award on Monday; Luts joined the agency in 1960
NC county launches community paramedicine program for those recovering from COVID-19
August 13, 2020
Rowan County will use relief funds to help transition paramedics to COVID-19-focused work for four months
It’s coming from inside the house: Internal intentional misconduct in public safety
August 13, 2020
We must address public safety personnel who lie, cheat, steal, perjure, beat, molest, assault, falsify, embezzle and do otherwise bad things
Applying the wingmate concept to EMS
August 13, 2020
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
2 Md. EMS providers, deputy hospitalized after chemical exposure
August 13, 2020
Hazmat crews responded to the scene and discovered a large amount of the moisture-reducing chemical DampRid
At least 1 injured after stolen ambulance crashes in Chicago
August 13, 2020
Police said the ambulance was running and unlocked outside of a nursing home before it was stolen