Md. county new EMS program to include peer recovery specialists
September 3, 2019
The county will use one of two grants to allow for a team of four peer recovery specialists to ride with EMS personnel during drug overdose calls
Calif. hotel death investigated as chemical suicide
September 3, 2019
A hazmat incident at a California hotel left one person dead and nine people hospitalized when guests reported smelling a chemical odor
Texas EMS union calls for the creation of a ‘medic in distress’ dispatch code
September 3, 2019
The Austin-Travis County EMS union is calling for the creation of a police dispatch code that informs officers whenever a medic is in distress
Paramedic, EMT Caught in St. Louis Shootout
September 3, 2019
Report: at least 30 shots were fired, but none of the bullets hit anyone or the ambulance.
Hurricane Dorian Pauses Over the Bahamas
September 3, 2019
"We are in the midst of a historic tragedy," Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said.
At Least 25 Dead in California Boat Fire
September 3, 2019
Dive boat with 30 passengers became engulfed in flames in the middle of the night.
One Dead, Eight Sick in San Jose HazMat Incident
September 3, 2019
Over 100 people were evacuated from the Fairmont Hotel due to a chemical odor.
Nine Killed in Medical Evacuation Plane Crash in Philippines
September 3, 2019
The nine on board the plane included two pilots, two nurses, a doctor, a patient, the patient's wife and two other people.
How EMS can improve operational safety through SMS and risk mitigation
September 3, 2019
A phased approach to adopting the four pillars of a successful safety management system leads to provider safety and a just culture
Three Firefighters Killed in Plant Fire in India
September 3, 2019
Press Trust of India news agency said another three firefighters were injured and hospitalized.