NY city adjusts starting wages for new ambulance service after backlash
August 9, 2021
After initially posting starting salaries as $14 an hour for an EMT and $20 an hour for a paramedic, Auburn officials "reevaluated things"
NM city program sends medic, cop to low-threat 911 calls
August 9, 2021
Created earlier this year, Santa Fe's Alternative Response Unit members are trained in de-escalation techniques
Survey: Taking the pulse of public safety communications
August 9, 2021
Help EMS1 learn how you use communications technology on the job – and tell us what you need to better manage emergency response
Toxicologist: ‘You can’t just touch fentanyl and overdose’
August 8, 2021
Viral video alleges to show a San Diego Sherriff's deputy collapsing from a fentanyl overdose
COVID infections rapidly rising in US
August 8, 2021
Official fears that ambulances waiting at hospitals to offload patients will prolong 911 response times
Funeral plans announced for Ariz. EMT killed in Tucson shooting
August 6, 2021
Jacob Dindinger, 20, died on July 29 after being shot while sitting in an ambulance with a co-worker
Mo. governor deploys ambulance strike teams across state
August 6, 2021
Gov. Mike Parson announced that 30 ambulances and more than 60 personnel would be strategically dispersed to five regions of the state
COVID spike strains Fla. city police, fire, EMS
August 6, 2021
Clearwater Fire & Rescue is "getting squeezed" as they work to meet the demand of emergency calls amid the virus surge, Chief Scott Ehlers said
Pediatric cardiac arrest: It’s on providers to strengthen skills
August 6, 2021
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts debate treatment options for pediatric cardiac arrest and the importance of honing those skills as providers
NYC must pay more than $17M in unpaid overtime to FDNY EMS
August 6, 2021
City lawyers have 30 days to hand over the $17 million to the law firm representing the FDNY EMTs and paramedics — or appeal the decision to a higher court