EMT suspended, accused of punching trauma patient in ambulance
March 13, 2019
Kendal Evan Billings was arrested in December and charged with aggravated battery after allegedly striking a combative patient "multiple times"
Future-proofing 911 call centers
March 13, 2019
Five insights to prepare for what the present, and future, hold in store for 911 dispatch communication centers
Fla. county writes off $67M in debt from unpaid ambulance fees
March 13, 2019
Some of the debts were listed at $75, while other charges were several thousand dollars each
Shortage of EMTs, paramedics force Mich. EMS agencies to get creative
March 13, 2019
Industry officials around the state are looking at ways to encourage recruitment and retention of emergency service workers
The best employee you never hired
March 13, 2019
A guide for hiring for longevity and fit as opposed to the best technician/clinician
Code 3 Podcast: Is naloxone necessary?
March 12, 2019
Board certified emergency medicine physician Bryan Bledsoe says EMS providers rarely need to administer naloxone
Conn. bill would allow paramedics to treat, transport injured K-9s
March 12, 2019
Proposed legislation co-sponsored by members of the Connecticut House and Senate would allow paramedics to treat injured K-9s on scene
Nev. city to begin AED drone delivery service
March 12, 2019
Beginning in 2020, Flirtey, a drone delivery service, will begin sending AEDs to cardiac arrest victims identified by 911 dispatchers
Kansas Bill Relaxes Rules on Rural Ambulance Drivers
March 12, 2019
The bill is in response to a statewide shortage of trained personnel for ambulances in rural areas.
Florida Fire Department Rebounds from Problems, Trains Firefighters to be Paramedics
March 12, 2019
Brooksville Fire Rescue begins training to improve response times and EMS.