Ky. EMS agencies fight statewide personnel shortage
August 19, 2018
Emergency calls and the need for EMS providers is growing, especially in rural communities, at the same time counties across Kentucky are reporting shortages
Pa. EMS agency awarded by AHA for cardiac care
August 19, 2018
The association honored Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services with its Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award
2 Baltimore paramedics hurt in ambulance crash
August 19, 2018
Fire department spokeswoman Blair Skinner said the paramedics were taken to a hospital for evaluation of minor injuries after the crash
Webinar: How can prehospital providers can quickly identify and treat sepsis?
August 19, 2018
Learn how you can quickly assess and treat patients with sepsis as an EMS provider.
Girl, 9, calls 911 to save father after he was attacked by wasps
August 18, 2018
Alex Schneider's daughter, Arianna, called 911 for help after her father, who was stung by dozens of wasps, fell out of his chair and had trouble breathing
Pa. responders train for MCIs in simulated mass shooting at college
August 18, 2018
"One of the bigger trends is EMS actually going in while the event is occurring rather than waiting until it's all over to come in," Capt. Andrew Winters said
Addressing Rural EMS Workforce Shortage
August 17, 2018
There's a serious staffing crisis in the field of emergency medical services, specifically rural ems departments. which are facing a lot of challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified staff.
Lifeguard Drone Rescues Swimmer in Spain
August 17, 2018
After a group of swimmers got caught in an undertow, they signalled one of the lifeguards and an onsite Auxdron Lifeguard Drone was flown out to perform a rescue.
Synthetic Marijuana Seen as a Public Health Danger
August 17, 2018
Synthetic pot is a mind-altering drug made by taking plant material and spraying it with chemicals that can mimic the high from marijuana.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of EpiPen
August 17, 2018
The generic of the lifesaving allergy medication will offer a cheaper alternative to the Mylan’s EpiPen, which has come under fire for massive price hikes.