Storm Dorian Closing in on Puerto Rico Near Hurricane Force
August 28, 2019
U.S. territory facing its first major test of emergency preparedness since the 2017 devastation of Hurricane Maria.
OxyContin Maker, Government Attorneys In Settlement Talks
August 28, 2019
A report by NBC News said the privately held company has offered to settle for $10 billion to $12 billion.
Seven things you should know about your resuscitation training provider
August 28, 2019
Getting quality resuscitation training is essential, especially when you can help save another life
Indy 500 medical pros star in documentary “Rapid Response”
August 28, 2019
The documentary dives into the fast-paced motorsports industry, telling the story of medical and safety professionals who refuse to accept the mortality rate of the industry
Ohio city fire department launches paramedicine program
August 28, 2019
The Akron Fire Department is launching a paramedicine program to offer free, in-home consultations to help residents and reduce non-emergency calls
Ohio firefighters create peer support program
August 27, 2019
The Fire Peer Support Initiative provides an upstream approach to a holistic lifestyle aimed at reducing the negative effects the job has on first responders
Report: Fire agencies in Calif. counties face crisis fueled by funding, labor shortfalls
August 27, 2019
A recent government study of 15 agencies found they struggle with too few firefighters, not enough money and ambulance services that are stretched thin
NC county awarded $2.2M state grant for new emergency call center
August 27, 2019
The money will help fund renovation, hardware, equipment and associated technology costs for the call center
2 EMTs, 2 others injured after car runs red light, hits Honolulu AMR ambulance
August 27, 2019
Two EMTs and the patient they were transporting were injured in the crash and the driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital with serious injuries
EMS Focus Webinar Quick Take: Updating National EMS Education Standards
August 27, 2019
Behind the effort to update the 2009 National EMS Education Standards and what it means for the industry