6 ways to defend yourself against verbal abuse
April 23, 2020
A verbal attack can be personal; here's how to deflect the blow
Miss. AMR paramedic dies from COVID-19 complications
April 23, 2020
American Medical Response announced the death of Southwest Mississippi Paramedic David Martin on Wednesday
IAFC launches survey to measure financial effects of pandemic on fire, EMS agencies
April 22, 2020
The association plans to use the results to help advocate for funding to help departments maintain operations
MedStar: Recent 911 trends are ‘concerning’
April 22, 2020
MedStar in Fort Worth, Texas, said significant decreases in response volume and transports could mean patients are reluctant to seek help during medical emergencies
Watch: ‘Paramédico’ EMS documentary now available free online
April 22, 2020
The film, in which Australian Paramedic Benjamin Gilmour visits four ambulance services from around the world, can now be streamed anywhere for free
COVID-19 testing for first responders: Understanding antibody tests and immunity
April 22, 2020
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are created equal – an important point to consider when determining who is best serving on the front lines
Grant available for Stop the Bleed training kits
April 22, 2020
The Stop the Bleed program will provide the kits, valued at $1,000, to selected applicants as part of the National Stop the Bleed Day campaign
Pandemic prep: Hospital coordination, PPE best practices and community paramedicine
April 22, 2020
Our co-hosts speak with Chief Mark Alexander, medical director for CoxHealth EMS in Springfield, Missouri, about his pandemic preparation plans
Research Analysis: Study identifies groups at high risk for PTSD, barriers to care
April 22, 2020
A Chicago study finds confidential, no-cost screening could identify underreported post-traumatic stress in paramedics and police officers
Ga. city ends hazard pay as state plans to reopen
April 22, 2020
The city, which implemented hazard pay for essential employees in early April, has voted to terminate the program in response to the reopening of the state economy