Protests boosted as Cleveland officials renew challenge to EMS contract
January 10, 2020
Union members expressed outrage and urged support for a picket march after the city again challenged an arbitration ruling in court
Photo of the Week: NC’s Onslow EMS debuts whole blood on ambulances
January 10, 2020
The new addition will allow providers to administer life-saving blood transfusions on scene or during transport
Md. county FD rolls out cold response system for less urgent medical calls
January 10, 2020
The agency hopes to preserve roadway safety by running ambulances without lights and sirens when a patient’s injuries are not life-threatening
Audit shows Wis. ambulance service lost revenue by mishandling claims
January 10, 2020
A 25-page report outlined deficits in training and internal processes that led to an estimated $200,000 or more in lost revenue
That sinking feeling when the tones go off
January 10, 2020
An EMS provider’s struggle with anxiety, sleepless nights and despair
That sinking feeling when the tones go off
January 10, 2020
An EMS provider’s struggle with anxiety, sleepless nights and despair
2 Ore. paramedics in limbo as fire chief calls for dual-role positions
January 10, 2020
A city board rescinded layoff notices for the paramedics after the chief sought to replace them with firefighter-paramedics
DKA and sepsis capnography applications
January 10, 2020
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome Medtronic's Holly Stewart, who explains the history of capnography and offers insight into its use for DKA and sepsis monitoring
Mass. man gives retiring paramedic who saved his life a grateful sendoff
January 10, 2020
Antonio Pimentel said he would have died from his heart attack last November if not for New Bedford Senior Paramedic Lacy Gomes
Man sentenced for stealing more than $150K from Pa. fire, ambulance companies
January 10, 2020
The man was convicted of writing false checks to himself while serving as treasurer for both companies