Ind. fire dept. develops PTSD peer support network
January 27, 2019
The Anderson Fire Department developed a peer support network with about 20 firefighters and EMS providers available to help anyone struggling with PTSD
Calif. college gives students a glimpse at career in emergency dispatch
January 27, 2019
Pairing simulations with a classroom environment, students in Hancock College's dispatcher course learn how to funnel all the information first responder need
Pa. program decreases opioid use for spine surgery patients
January 26, 2019
New protocol virtually did away with pain pumps, devices that allow patients to dose themselves with morphine after surgery
Reviews: No patients harmed in Minn. hospital ketamine research
January 26, 2019
Investigations commissioned by Hennepin Healthcare found that its paramedics and research staff acted appropriately in its ketamine study of agitated patients
La. shooting leaves 5 dead; suspect at large
January 26, 2019
Police say two shootings have left five people dead; the suspect is still at large
Officers honored for saving woman whose heart stopped before crash
January 26, 2019
The officers used an AED found in all Newburyport police cruisers to revive a woman whose heart stopped beating shortly before she crashed her car
Officers to be awarded for saving unresponsive woman whose car crashed
January 26, 2019
The officers used an AED found in all Newburyport police cruisers to revive a woman whose heart stopped beating shortly before she crashed her car
Ohio fire dept. responders resign amidst leadership complaints
January 25, 2019
Five Mad River Twp. Fire/EMS Department responders resigned after firefighter-paramedic Michael Newkirk claimed leaders were intimidating and hostile
Fire dept. receives $99K grant for paramedic training equipment
January 25, 2019
The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation gave $99,000 to the Ocean City Fire Department to purchase equipment to help paramedics improve their skills
Brandon, SD Council Approves Funds for MED-Star Ambulance Service
January 25, 2019
Community members are thankful that the EMS service is on hand.