8 things we wish the general public knew about EMS
February 11, 2019
After watching yet another television show that attempts to glamorize public safety providers, I thought about what really goes on inside our world
4 ways to prepare EMTs for violent patients
February 11, 2019
If you’re attacked on the job, be mentally prepared, physically ready, press savvy, and able to justify your actions in court
How Indianapolis EMS improved communications with reliable network connectivity
February 11, 2019
Cradlepoint’s all-in-one mobile routers improved connectivity to support faster and more efficient emergency response
Combative patients: Don’t be the ‘calm down guy’
February 10, 2019
Regardless of how good your intentions are, yelling "Calm Down!" in someone's ear never, ever helps
Paramedic recalls Parkland shooting as anniversary approaches
February 10, 2019
Valentine's Day will mark one year since a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 dead and 17 injured
Officials investigating paramedic response to fatal hit-and-run
February 10, 2019
Body camera video captured tense moments from Austin-Travis County EMS as they discussed the patient’s injuries and debated whether to proceed with treatment
Firefighters ditch ambulance to rescue patient on icy road
February 10, 2019
Maryland Heights Firefighter Shaylor Taetz said he and his partner were rushing to a bus crash when their ambulance slid on the ice and hit a guardrail
Calif. fire dept. fights to keep station cat after complaint
February 10, 2019
San Francisco Fire Department Station 49 was told to “get rid of the cat” after an anonymous complaint was filed with the city
2 Texas paramedics hurt after truck crashes into ambulance
February 10, 2019
The driver, who later died as a result of the crash, sped through a red light and hit the passenger side of a Dallas Fire Rescue ambulance
Public speaking: 3 things I learned from TEDx
February 10, 2019
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program