The EMS evolution we need
September 25, 2019
All levels of EMS stakeholders must bridge the gap between providers and administrators to overcome the hurdles facing the industry
Employee retention: Engage EMS providers with opportunities for advancement
September 24, 2019
To retain personnel, EMS leaders must address factors beyond compensation, from work-life balance to training and support to take on new roles
EMS providers and leaders share their perception of the state of EMS
September 24, 2019
Field providers, managers, chiefs and medical directors share insights into the challenges and opportunities in EMS in the U.S.
Mass. task force gets $1.8M grant to fight opioids
September 24, 2019
The Greater New Bedford TRAIN is seeking to reach more than 7,000 people through education and assistance for opioids treatment and recovery
EMT faces 39 charges for illegal weapons, drugs and cyber harassment
September 24, 2019
A New Jersey man’s EMT license was suspended after a police report filed by an ex-girlfriend led to the discovery of multiple illegal weapons and narcotics at his home
Texas first responders learn yoga to cope with stress
September 24, 2019
Yoga for First Responders is leading a training session this week to teach first responders the philosophy behind yoga so they can use in their daily lives
Ind. board approves purchase of new ambulance equipment
September 24, 2019
Safety Board officials approved the purchase of six Stryker Power Load patient assistance systems with 90% of the funding coming from a federal grant
Lawsuits say county was negligent in Mo. officer’s death after 911 mistake
September 24, 2019
The lawsuits accuse the county of failing to properly train dispatchers, not warning officers that errors happened and not ensuring the 911 mapping system was accurate
New seat belts allow medics to tend to patients, stay safe
September 24, 2019
Too many medics don’t use seat belts because they interfere with patient care, but one company is working to change that
Pa. paramedic disarms violent patient with knife
September 24, 2019
Ronald C. James walked to the kitchen, grabbed a steak knife and told the paramedic he would kill him, according to police