Paramedic who survived Boston Marathon bombing discusses PTSD after pandemic
April 17, 2020
New Hampshire Paramedic Bobby O'Donnell offered advice for managing the mental impact of the COVID-19 crisis
How an EMS medical director prepared for the pandemic
April 16, 2020
Our co-hosts speak with Dr. Peter Antevy, an EMS medical director for several fire and EMS departments in Florida, about how he prepared his systems for COVID-19
Are first responders eligible for a stimulus check?
April 16, 2020
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
New York Times seeks EMS COVID-19 stories, photos
April 16, 2020
The newspaper is seeking responses from EMS providers, as well as other healthcare professionals, about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
NEMSMA names new permanent executive director
April 16, 2020
Pat Songer has been hired as permanent executive director of the National EMS Management Association after serving as interim director for 18 months
Transparency concerns raised as Philadelphia declines to report first responder virus numbers
April 16, 2020
City officials said they seek to protect employees' privacy, but a union official said employees also want to know how many department members are affected
Thousands gather in protest of Mich. stay-at-home order
April 16, 2020
Traffic was blocked up for miles and a crowd of people gathered on the state Capitol lawn during the "Operation Gridlock" demonstration, officials said
Quick Take: UWashEMS enters COVID-19 ‘second phase’
April 16, 2020
University of Washington EM physicians update on COVID-19 atypical presentation, airway management and N95 cleaning
Quick Take: Airway management lessons learned for COVID-19 patients
April 16, 2020
EMS grand rounds presentation focuses on proper PPE, endotracheal intubation and infection control
NY man accused of assaulting 2 EMTs at hospital on Easter
April 16, 2020
The man allegedly struck one EMT with his fist and forearm and punched another in the face multiple times