Navy, FD surprise sailor with ceremony honoring lifesaving response
December 15, 2019
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Mark B. Shipley, who is also a volunteer firefighter, was awarded a commendation medal for resuscitating a man in cardiac arrest
Fla. firefighter-paramedic recalls saving fellow first responder
December 15, 2019
Firefighter-Paramedic James Axiotis was off duty when he aided a police officer having a heart attack at the gym
Calif. city fire department unveils ‘Paramedic Wall of Fame’
December 15, 2019
The Wall of Fame plaque displays the names of more than 100 current and former fire department paramedics
Man called Uber after waiting 23 minutes for ambulance, fire chief says
December 13, 2019
The chief highlighted the incident at a city council meeting to suggest the fire department have its own ambulance service
Ariz. woman bit paramedic while in custody, police say
December 13, 2019
Police say the alleged attack occurred when the woman was taken to the hospital for “medical clearance”
5-year-old inspires autism sensory kits for Mich. first responders
December 13, 2019
A police detective was motivated to create the "Carter Kits" by his son, who is on the autism spectrum
First responders gather to host benefit for injured Texas paramedic
December 13, 2019
Paramedic Kenan White was seriously injured in October after a truck hit his car while he was stopped to assist with a crash
Implementing crew resource management tactics in emergency medicine
December 13, 2019
CRM strategies include a consensus among crew members and confirmed communications that make tasks more efficient
Benefits of applying CRM to cardiac arrest resuscitation
December 13, 2019
Strong leadership, simulation training and implementing new techniques such as pit-crew resuscitation all help to improve outcomes when performing CPR
Preventing medication errors in EMS
December 13, 2019
Our co-hosts discuss a news story out of Tennessee that could have implications for EMS providers who administer medication