Tactical medics approved to carry handguns
February 13, 2020
Green tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff's SWAT following a change in state law
Twin brothers graduate FDNY academy as EMTs
February 13, 2020
The Sanchez brothers, 26, will be working at different stations in separate areas of Manhattan
Ohio House passes bill expanding first responders workers’ compensation for PTSD
February 13, 2020
The legislation would allow first responders to seek workers' compensation even if they don't have a physical condition that led to PTSD
EMS From a Distance: The cat with dog tags
February 12, 2020
Don't limit your potential, or the idea of possibilities, with labels
Sailor saves fire chief’s son after collapse
February 12, 2020
The sailor received a military award for rendering life-saving aid to the 29-year-old Navy facility employee
Detroit fire officials question promotion of paramedic with history of complaints
February 12, 2020
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
NJ medics deliver island’s first baby since 70s
February 12, 2020
This week, officials of a small New Jersey city located on a barrier island honored first responders who helped in the historic delivery
How to find and assess a radial pulse
February 12, 2020
5 tips to quickly find a patient's radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Ind. EMS providers lobby against proposed insurance bill
February 12, 2020
The bill would allow insurance companies to set their own rates for EMS transports, which providers say could drastically cut revenue
Fla. county sees increase in cardiac arrest survival as more civilians learn CPR
February 11, 2020
County officials also credited enhanced first responder training, automated CPR devices and AED availability with the increased survival rates