NJ EMT dies from COVID-19
April 6, 2020
EMT Liana Sá, of Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corporation (MONOC) and Watchung Rescue Squad, died on Sunday after contracting the virus
FDNY EMS told to wear masks on all calls, assume all patients are infected
April 6, 2020
The department previously instructed EMS providers to only wear N95 masks during aerosol-generating procedures
COVID-19 testing site for first responders opens at Gillette Stadium
April 6, 2020
About 200 tests will be administered for free each day in the parking lot of the stadium
Managing COVID-19 infection risks during cardiac arrest treatment
April 6, 2020
What the ILCOR recommendations for managing infection risks during CPR and intubation of patients who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2 mean for EMS
Paramedic to reunite with son in hospice care
April 6, 2020
Supporters have raised enough money for Paramedic Kendall Whitaker to take time off work to reunite with her immunocompromised son
Quick Take: NAEMSP COVID-19 Town Hall
April 6, 2020
NAEMSP, King County leaders advise on scouting potential novel coronavirus calls, PPE use and when to transport COVID-19 patients
LA ambulance struck multiple times in road rage hit-and-run
April 6, 2020
The ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital at the time of the incident
CARES Act Payroll Protection Plan can help struggling ambulance services
April 6, 2020
Unique federal loan is easy to apply for and will likely not have to be repaid
Mass. sheriff to open center for first responders recovering from virus
April 6, 2020
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi said many first responders feel they have nowhere to go after being diagnosed
Officials say pandemic will accelerate EMS crisis in Pa.’s small towns, rural areas
April 6, 2020
Officials say the state's EMS system is already fragile, with many agencies shutting down due to budget issues in recent years