NYC council calls for fair pay for FDNY EMS providers
June 2, 2020
The council unanimously passed a resolution calling for EMS providers to receive pay comparable to that of city fire and police personnel
2nd autopsy finds George Floyd died from asphyxia
June 2, 2020
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has classified Floyd's death as a homicide, although it differs from the independent autopsy on the exact cause
4 Mo. police officers shot during night of rioting, violence
June 2, 2020
St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said rioters also blocked fire trucks trying to respond to a fire
Use of ultraviolet light to decontaminate ambulances
June 1, 2020
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning ambulances to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
IAFC president to demonstrators: ‘We do not judge. We act.’
June 1, 2020
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
Plague in the modern day: Public health outbreaks at home and away
June 1, 2020
From mumps and measles, to the plague and Ebola, it is critical EMS is aware of the outbreaks, syndromes and conditions on the radar of public health
NY governor fears massive protests could worsen spread of COVID-19
June 1, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that while he supports protesters, he fears a lack of social distancing at rallies could set back progress
IAFF: Violence against fire, EMS personnel ‘never acceptable’
June 1, 2020
The union condemned those who have "interrupted" peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
Ga. engineering student, son of paramedics, helps mass-produce COVID-19 equipment
June 1, 2020
George Tech Graduate Student Kentez Craig has helped in the production of thousands of face shields and 200 protective intubation boxes
Stand up, and speak out
June 1, 2020
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it