Ohio city upgrades ambulance equipment and implements notification system
August 13, 2019
The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
New Ohio requirement mandates dispatchers be certified
August 12, 2019
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services gave all dispatch centers a deadline to either be EMD certified or to submit a timeline for compliance
Cincinnati family sues city for wrongful death after failed 911 responses
August 12, 2019
The lawsuit states that "defendants acted recklessly and with deliberate indifference in failing to protect Kyle Plush, causing him to suffer greatly before his death"
Lack of Money Keeps Kentucky County in Reduced ALS Service
August 12, 2019
One ALS rig is out of service for 12 hours at a time, five days a week in Pendleton County.
‘Copkido’ Lessons for EMTs and Paramedics in Boston
August 12, 2019
EMTs and paramedics are getting self-defense training after one of their own was stabbed.
Boston MedFlight Pilot Investigated for Allegedly Falling Asleep at Controls
August 12, 2019
Fatigue a factor when pilot overflew the hospital helipad in June.
What is the right way to observe Memorial Day?
August 12, 2019
People have the right to do whatever it is that makes them happy, provided it does not infringe upon another's right to do the same
Double LODD and violent attacks on EMS
August 12, 2019
Understanding the risks inherent in EMS is critical to taking action to prevent death and injury in the line of duty
Calif. awarded $11.3M grant to upgrade 911 centers
August 12, 2019
California received the largest award in the country, totaling $11,399,076 to improve its 911 centers
Calif. wins $11.3M grant to upgrade its 911 call centers
August 12, 2019
California received the largest award in the country, totaling $11,399,076 to improve its 911 centers