Ohio EMS providers fight for PTSD support in new contract
December 20, 2018
Cleveland officials recently halted contract negotiations and asked for an arbitration ruling that would have provided PTSD support to be thrown out
The impact of a government shutdown on public safety
December 20, 2018
Here's a breakdown of who is considered "essential" and "nonessential" during a federal government shutdown
NREMT announces all-time high for nationally certified EMS providers
December 20, 2018
More than 400,000 EMS providers are currently nationally certified at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or paramedic level
Does medical marijuana have a place in EMS?
December 20, 2018
Our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of industry personnel using medical marijuana to work through issues of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Study: Opioids don’t help chronic pain patients
December 20, 2018
A recent study found that other drugs or treatments may be more helpful for non-cancer pain
Aunt of slain FDNY EMT hopes accused killer will face trial
December 20, 2018
Ali Acevedo expressed her thoughts on Jose Gonzalez before a Bronx Supreme Court hearing where a decision on his mental fitness for trial was delayed
Seattle EMTs suspend strike after AMR agrees to continue bargaining
December 20, 2018
AMR officials agreed to another meeting, and union officials said they are “suspending the strike deadline in a show of good faith”
National Registry Reaches All-Time High for Nationally Certified EMS Professionals
December 20, 2018
Today, more than 400,000 EMS professionals are currently nationally certified at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level – the highest amount in the 48-year history of National EMS Certification.
Alabama Offers Incentives for Individuals to Become EMTs
December 20, 2018
The state requires commitment is three years to a local volunteer fire department or rescue squad in Alabama. Tuition is reimbursed once you pass the test for your state EMT…
U.S. Government Urges Doctors to Write More Rx for Naloxone
December 20, 2018
The U.S. government told doctors Wednesday to consider prescribing medications that reverse overdoses to many more patients who take opioid painkillers in a move that could add more than $1…