Opioid exposure safety, superglottic airways and other EMS news of the week
August 30, 2018
Our co-hosts discuss hot topics related to EMS personnel, from cardiac arrest survival to a DOJ video regarding opioid exposure while on the job
Wisconsin Boy Rescued After Being Swept Away into Storm Sewer
August 30, 2018
An 11-year-old boy sucked into a flooded Wisconsin storm sewer was saved when an eagle-eyed firefighter saw the boy's fingers pop through an opening in a manhole cover.
The signs of toxic leadership in EMTs, paramedics and paramedic chiefs
August 30, 2018
Toxic leaders in EMS destroy morale, initiative and progress; look for these signs in yourself and your department’s leadership
Conn. firefighter-paramedic awarded for saving 3 cardiac arrest patients
August 29, 2018
Bradley International Airport firefighter-paramedic Christina Palumbo saved three different passengers who suffered cardiac arrest
Late Ohio firefighter-paramedic remembered for training over 3.7K responders
August 29, 2018
Firefighter-paramedic Raymond Miller, who served the Ashland Fire Department for over 30 years, was remembered as someone who inspired others
Firefighter-EMT returns to work after lung transplant
August 29, 2018
Mike Bramhall is back on the job and studying to get his paramedic license after his lung collapsed from cystic fibrosis two years ago
Healthcare company to pay EMS agencies when patients not taken to hospital
August 29, 2018
Highmark's pilot "treat and release" program will reimburse ambulance companies for certain calls where patients aren't taken to hospitals
Police chief, captain on leave after allegedly assaulting EMTs
August 29, 2018
Fullerton Police Department Chief David Hendricks and Capt. Thomas Oliveras were at a concert when they allegedly assaulted two EMTs who were treating Hendricks’ wife
Police chief, captain on leave after allegedly putting EMT in chokehold
August 29, 2018
Fullerton Police Department Chief David Hendricks and Capt. Thomas Oliveras were at a concert when they allegedly assaulted two EMTs who were treating Hendricks’ wife
Over 800 Passengers Evacuated from Greek Ferry Fire
August 29, 2018
"It is a difficult situation, because we are dealing with a large vessel,"