10 ways to get the most out of a virtual conference
July 15, 2020
As fire and EMS training and events move to an online experience, follow these tips to maximize your socially distanced education and networking
Man charged with criminal transmission of HIV after allegedly spitting on FF-medic
July 15, 2020
Police say the man repeatedly stated that he had HIV during the incident and spat "brownish-red" saliva onto the firefighter-paramedic's arm
Changing the stagnant culture of rural EMS
July 15, 2020
3 steps to obtaining leadership buy-in to establish a training department or program
First Lady makes unannounced visit to DC Fire & EMS Station 9
July 15, 2020
Melania Trump delivered a donation of boxed lunches prepared by the White House chefs, Be Best tote bags, reusable face masks and hand sanitizer
EMS officials mark 50th anniversary of 1st paramedic act
July 15, 2020
The Wedworth-Townsend Act, which legally recognized and protected paramedics, was signed in California on July 15, 1970
Staten Island man accused of attacking EMT found unfit for trial
July 15, 2020
Glenn Stephens, 63, was ordered to be treated at a secure psychiatric facility after allegedly punching an EMT in the groin last year
Tesla crashes, causes chain accident with police car, ambulance
July 15, 2020
Police say the Tesla was possibly on “Autopilot” at the time of the crash and are investigating whether the driver was drunk
Mo. paramedic left paralyzed after ambulance crash
July 15, 2020
A 60-year-old woman is suspected of driving while intoxicated in the crash that seriously injured Joachim-Plattin Paramedic Erik Bedwell and Capt. Greg Maguire
Off-duty Texas FF-EMT seriously injured rescuing person from fire
July 15, 2020
Granite Shoals Firefighter-EMT Dustin Short sustained lung injuries after going into a burning building to save a trapped victim
Ariz. officials say Tesla possibly on ‘Autopilot’ in crash with police vehicle, ambulance
July 14, 2020
Police are also investigating whether the driver of the Tesla was drunk at the time of the collision