Report: NC county needs more EMS bases
September 14, 2019
North Carolina commissioners will review a report that recommends building more medical service bases across the county and outlines steps to reduce response times
At least 7 injured in hot air balloon crash near Las Vegas
September 14, 2019
A preliminary review found the Kubicek balloon made a hard landing, and the pilot and four passengers were thrown from the gondola
Podcast recognition, 9/11 reflection and Batman EMT
September 13, 2019
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent award nomination for the podcast and call out a Florida EMT for a job well done in supporting a bullied preschooler
Study: 8% of Va. first responders have suicidal thoughts
September 13, 2019
Of the 5,000 first responders surveyed, nearly 60% talked about depression, trauma, alcohol use and suicidal thoughts
New tech in ambulances gives real-time monitoring capabilities to Ark. first responders
September 13, 2019
The Bella Vista Fire and EMS Department among first in the nation to launch cerebral oximetry machines in two of its ambulances
Ore. voters to decide on $28M upgrade to radio system for 911 dispatch center
September 13, 2019
The current analog-based system would be upgraded to an all-digital radio system
Free EMS services arranged for NY high school football season
September 13, 2019
Five local ambulance companies will provide emergency services free of charge throughout the high school football season
Ore. city paramedics and EMTs complete mandated self-defense classes
September 13, 2019
The recently mandated training comes after the company says there has been an apparent increase in attacks on paramedics and EMTs while on duty in Portland
5 EMS captains sue Cleveland for racial discrimination
September 13, 2019
After the plaintiffs filed grievances, Commissioner Nicole Carlton and the city admitted race and gender were factors when switching shifts for captains
Add ICS communication chain, redundancies in mass gathering pre-plans
September 12, 2019
Despite the destruction of the medical tent, and a lack of water for attendees, a New Orleans concert continued after several attendees were injured in a stampede