California’s Prop 11: EMS Personnel Break Time Debate
October 17, 2018
A state ballot measure in Calfornia would ensure EMTs and paramedics keep radios and pagers on during breaks so they can respond anytime.
Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Found Among Kids in 22 States
October 17, 2018
At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22 states this year, and at least 65 additional illnesses in those states are being investigated, according to the Centers for Disease…
How to manage ambulance safety on the microscopic level
October 17, 2018
It’s important to clean and decontaminate the ambulance interior regularly to prevent the spread of germs
How cardiovascular check-ups save firefighter lives
October 17, 2018
Decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease and line-of-duty death with these steps to stay firefighter ready to protect your community
Increasing sensitivity to EMS PTSD
October 16, 2018
Educating friends about EMS PTSD can prevent innocent questions that can undo years of mental health work and progress
Mysterious polio-like illness baffles medical experts
October 16, 2018
A spike in the number of children with a rare neurological disease that causes polio-like symptoms has officials scrambling to understand the illness
Texas fire dept. now using whole blood in ambulances
October 16, 2018
San Antonio is the first large metropolitan area in the U.S. to use whole blood to perform blood transfusions on trauma patients
Congressman helps firefighter-paramedic return home from Mexican hospital
October 16, 2018
Fire Lt. Jason Oliver has been unable to leave a hospital in Cancun after being transported by ambulance while on vacation with his wife
Fla. Opioid Task Force’s $13.7M proposal focuses on ERs, jails
October 16, 2018
Hillsborough County’s Opioid Task Force is proposing a $13.7 million fix to tackle the epidemic, which it says will lower the number of victims
Officials: Paramedic stabbed himself, claimed he was attacked
October 16, 2018
The paramedic stabbed himself five to six times inside of a gas station bathroom while on duty, and initially told police he was attacked