Oregon Death is 2nd Linked to Vaping, 1st Tied to Pot Shop
September 5, 2019
Officials have not determined what sickened the middle-aged adult.
Search dog teams deploy to assist in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
September 5, 2019
Each unit, comprised of handler and canine, is FEMA-certified and has specialized training for disaster response events
Buffalo Fire Department awarded FEMA grant for more training, equipment
September 5, 2019
The $322,000 grant also will be used to send 55 firefighters and 10 officers to EMT and mass casualty incident response training
ACEP executive director announces retirement
September 4, 2019
ACEP credits Dean Wilkerson in the dramatic growth of the organization over the years, including membership, legislative and regulatory advocacy
Idaho paramedic walks state to raise awareness of infant sleep safety
September 4, 2019
Paramedic Bart Buckendorf will visit more than 30 towns to teach a class and raise awareness of the dangers of SIDS
IAFC delivers search and rescue tool to help with hurricane response
September 4, 2019
The Search & Rescue Data Collector Tool allows first responders to capture real-time information, enabling command leadership to see where resources are needed
Mass. EMS agency receives free Humvee emergency transport vehicle
September 4, 2019
Nahant EMS acquired a Humvee emergency transport vehicle for free through a Defense Logistics Agency program to prepare for extreme weather conditions
The tools and resources you need for bariatric response, transport
September 4, 2019
Use the right equipment and enlist extra personnel to help transport bariatric patients out of their homes and into the ambulance while keeping their safety top of mind
Texas now recognizes 911 dispatchers as first responders
September 4, 2019
Texas lawmakers passed a bill changing the definition of a first responder to include operator or emergency services dispatcher
Austin-Travis County EMS Union in Texas Wants “Medic in Distress” Code
September 4, 2019
Austin police say the distress code for medics is a possibility.