Trending topics: Should paramedics have a degree?
February 7, 2019
The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
NY resident fights to have AEDs required at large retail outlets
February 6, 2019
Justin Beyer was motivated to take action after no AED was available at the Walmart where he worked when a customer went unconscious
Maine bill would require cameras in ambulances
February 6, 2019
Sen. Dave Miramant said the bill, which would require transports to be recorded, is aiming to improve patient care
NC official’s proposed EMS staffing change sparks controversy
February 6, 2019
The conflict arose over a proposal to use existing part-time staff funding and overtime funds to hire a full-time staff for a previously part-time ambulance
Officials: Man destroyed American flag on FDNY ambulance
February 6, 2019
Fire officials said the man was arrested after destroying a flag that was “proudly displayed” on the back of an ambulance
Ohio auditor seeks tax break for fallen first responders’ spouses
February 6, 2019
Franklin County Auditor Clarence Mingo is renewing his call to provide a property tax break to the spouses of first responders who die in the line of duty
NY EMS agency initiative works to implement ‘Stop the Bleed’ in schools
February 6, 2019
The Canandaigua Emergency Squad, led by Chief Matt Sproul, is distributing Stop the Bleed kits and providing staff with the training on how to use them
Md. fire dept. partners with hospital to launch mobile paramedic service
February 6, 2019
Baltimore City Fire Department officials hope the pilot program will reduce strains on first responders and emergency rooms
To Educate or Not to Educate: An Economic and EMS Role Confusion Conundrum
February 6, 2019
There’s been a lot of discussion on whether EMTs and paramedics should be required to have postsecondary degrees, but compensation mechanisms, the healthcare industry and leadership attitudes add to the…
West Virginia Deputy 911 Director Suspended Over Facebook Post
February 6, 2019
Raleigh County official relieved of duties pending investigation.