Muslim paramedic’s suit says Detroit supervisor targeted him
May 16, 2019
Alaa Saade alleges that his EMT captain had a known “hit list” of minority employees to discipline with the intent they would be terminated
Study: Bystanders willing to apply specialized dressings to wounds, open to learning
May 16, 2019
A study sponsored by the American Red Cross showed that bystanders are willing to stop severe bleeding by applying specialized dressings, and are willing to learn more
How prevalent is PTSD among EMS providers?
May 16, 2019
Our co-hosts discuss a bill in the Conn. state legislature that excludes EMS personnel from receiving benefits related to post-traumatic stress disorder
Minn. governor signs local-led paramedic medicine bill into law
May 16, 2019
"We know there are families across the state that are going to be positively affected by this," Sen. Nick Frentz, DFL-North Mankato, said
2 paramedics, 3 others injured in ambulance crash
May 16, 2019
One of two smaller cars involved drifted into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into the ambulance, which was not transporting any patients at the time
10 firefighters hospitalized after fighting chemical company fire
May 16, 2019
The fire extended into an adjoining lab, prompting officials to call in a hazmat decontamination unit in case anyone had been exposed to potentially harmful chemicals
Over 1,700 First Responders Participate in Operation Heat Shield III in Florida
May 16, 2019
Scenarios include everything from active shooters to terrorism and MCI’s.
New Study Examines Lay Responders’ Ability to Stop Severe Bleeding
May 16, 2019
Does the American public feel empowered and equipped to stop life-threatening bleeding?
Petition Seeks to Add EMS to Connecticut Fire, Police PTSD Bill
May 16, 2019
Many are upset that the bill leaves out emergency medical service personnel.
Appleton, Wisconsin Firefighter Shot, Killed on EMS Call
May 16, 2019
A firefighter is dead, and a police officer wounded in shooting at transit center.