How to prepare for and react after contact with emerging opioids
April 8, 2019
Manufactured, concocted and blended opioids require EMS training, PPE and decontamination strategies
First responders: Heed Scott’s Law, move over
April 8, 2019
Formally known as the Move Over Law, it requires drivers to vacate the lane closest if there are first responders, public works employees or tow-truck operators on the shoulder
First responders express desire for motorists to heed Scott’s Law
April 8, 2019
Formally known as the Move Over Law, it requires drivers to vacate the lane closest if there are first responders, public works employees or tow-truck operators on the shoulder
NY city ambulance service shuts down over lack of funds
April 8, 2019
The Livingston County Emergency Medical Services will take over for the now-closed Avon Rotary-Lions Ambulance service
Ohio county first responders training for ‘difficult runs’
April 8, 2019
Butler County mental health professionals have started countywide crisis intervention training to help first responders handle situations involving suspects with mental illness
Ariz. high schools stocking opioid overdose reversal drug
April 8, 2019
Tucson Unified and Amphitheater Public Schools are both stocking Narcan doses in the event of an overdose
NJ city hosts 6th annual EMS skills cadet competition
April 7, 2019
Young future EMS providers have the chance to interact with professional EMS personnel and learn from realistic scenario situations
How to say no to an overtime request
April 7, 2019
Explaining the reason you are unable to cover an open EMT or paramedic shift is unnecessary and counter-productive
W. Va. quick response team sees success in opioid fight
April 7, 2019
Consisting of a police officer, a paramedic and a mental health representative, the team follows up with overdose patients within 72 hours to offer support
Car crashes into ambulance carrying patient
April 7, 2019
An ambulance carrying a patient was hit at an intersection by a car, leaving the emergency vehicle resting on its side