Mo. man arrested after brick thrown at ambulance
January 8, 2020
Police say the man threatened to kill first responders' families, caused $1,000 of damage to the rig and briefly escaped from a police car window
FDNY paramedic whose father died in the line of duty promoted to lieutenant
January 8, 2020
FDNY Lt. Michael Toomey’s father, Firefighter John “Jack” Toomey, died in 1987 shortly before becoming a lieutenant
Second ambulance company sued in EMT sexual assault case
January 8, 2020
The family of a 15-year-old victim says the assaults committed by former EMT David Carpio could have been prevented
EMS Pioneers: Three Champs
January 8, 2020
On the eve of the Jeopardy tournament of champions, we celebrate our own
8 children, 2 adults injured in NC school bus crash
January 8, 2020
A helicopter and ambulances from multiple departments responded after the crash involving a school bus, FedEx truck and 18-wheeler
Experts say more funding needed for ‘988’ suicide hotline to go forward
January 8, 2020
Mental health advocates said the shortened hotline number will save lives and reduce stigma, but must be sustained with proper resources
Police looking for man who stole, crashed ambulance in Ga.
January 8, 2020
Police say the man stole the ambulance from the emergency entrance of a hospital and crashed it five minutes later
Scholarships awarded for professionals to attend NAEMSP 2020 Annual Meeting
January 7, 2020
The scholarships will cover registration, housing and travel expenses for 12 professionals attending the conference
3 ways you’re losing EMS providers and how to stop the revolving door
January 7, 2020
If providers don’t feel like part of a team, they’ll seek a connection elsewhere
Planning for patient safety: Strategic planning, goals and measurement
January 7, 2020
Outlining defined goals and metrics through strategic planning prevents medical errors from reaching patients in the prehospital environment