LSU students save professor after sudden cardiac arrest; EMS calls response ‘phenomenal’
July 26, 2019
LSU Boyd James Oxley suffered no heart or brain damage due to the cardiac arrest, which doctors attributed to the quick response
North Carolina Bomb Squad Agents Injured in Explosion
July 26, 2019
The explosion happened as the agents were gathering explosive materials into a pile for disposal and a spark ignited one of the chemicals.
Firefighters, Medics, and Patient Injured in California Ambulance Crash
July 26, 2019
An ambulance en route to a hospital in Modesto was struck by another vehicle.
Man Steals Texas Ambulance for Food and Cigarettes Run
July 26, 2019
When asked why, he said he needed a ride.
Pennsylvania EMTs, Paramedics Push for Stricter Assault Prosecutions
July 26, 2019
The assaults are felonies, but they say most of the time the charges are downgraded to misdemeanors or summary offenses.
Pinnacle EMS Quick Take: Lead EMS by rocking the boat
July 26, 2019
Jay Fitch, PhD, explains the importance of disruption for EMS to innovate and prepare for the rapid change coming to the industry
Pinnacle EMS Quick Take: Match supply to demand to provide optimal performance
July 26, 2019
System status management has come a long way since its early days in EMS, but the basic principles remain the same nearly half a century later
Pinnacle EMS Quick Take: How to improve data security in EMS
July 26, 2019
Policies, training and cyber handwashing contribute to preventing malware attacks, phishing attempts and accidental data breaches
4 first responders injured in Calif. ambulance crash
July 25, 2019
By News Staff TURLOCK, Calif. — An ambulance was hit by another vehicle while transporting a patient, injuring paramedics and firefighters in the rig. According to CBS 13 Sacramento, the…
Fla. paramedic allegedly stole narcotics from ambulance
July 25, 2019
Matthew Hooker was arrested for stealing two doses of morphine and forging his partner’s signature as a witness