Mass. EMTs adapt to evolving rescue protocols
July 4, 2019
The program focuses on beach safety procedures that can be tweaked during the season to prepare for shark bites care
SoCal ambulance service deploys strike team to help with hospital evacuation
July 4, 2019
Hall Ambulance strike team is helping to transport patients to regional health facilities
UK Student Paramedic Killed After Ambulance Flips Over
July 4, 2019
A 31-year-old student paramedic is dead after a collision caused her ambulance to flip over in the English town Burton-on-Trent, according to a news report.
10 safety tips for paramedics working on the 4th of July
July 4, 2019
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you’re likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there
NY city, county reach proposal for dispatch consolidation
July 3, 2019
City and county leaders are in negotiations to transfer Lockport Police Department's in-house dispatch system to county central dispatch
NY county makes 911 changes to improve safety
July 3, 2019
The operational changes made will improve 911 operations resulting in improved first responder safety and the safety of the public
Texas city hires private EMS firm to assist fire department
July 3, 2019
Denison Mayor Janet Gott said the city is using this as a temporary measure to fill the employment gaps while the department can get its staffing back up to full…
Pa. girl, 9, earns hero award for saving her friends after car crash
July 3, 2019
Mahliyah crawled back into the car, where she saw that the younger child’s head was bleeding, and lifted her out of her seat and through the trunk to safety
New Jersey Authorizes Paramedics to Carry Buprenorphine
July 3, 2019
State health commissioner allows medical directors of MICU programs to authorize paramedics to carry buprenorphine.
Public Safety Officer 2018-2019 Medal of Valor Nomination Period is Open
July 3, 2019
The medal is awarded annually by the President or Vice President to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or…