Add real-time feedback to CPR training for better results
August 12, 2018
New American Heart Association guidelines call for instant feedback on compression depth, rate and chest recoil in CPR training modules
Free healthcare clinic opened for 9/11 responders
August 12, 2018
The federal government has hired Optum to operate a new clinic in Manhattan for survivors of the 9/11 attacks who have enrolled in an ongoing health program
Mo. city using app to locate 911 callers
August 12, 2018
A St. Louis company called SirenGPS has created a mobile phone app that provides location information to help enhance the efforts of emergency responders
W. Va. fire dept. receives 2 donated AEDs
August 12, 2018
"These devices will enable the department to access a person who is in sudden cardiac arrest and take the required steps to provide care," Chief Rick Cary said
Ark. fire dept. awarded for exceptional EMS service
August 11, 2018
The Conway Fire Department received the Jon S. McMahan Service of the Year Award for their EMS Division that allows firefighters to become trained paramedics
Ala. fire dept. equips schools with bleeding control kits
August 11, 2018
Wall-mounted stations each contain eight bleeding control kits, giving each school 24 smaller sets of tools that can be used in the most serious of emergencies
New Study Shows Trends in Naloxone Administration by EMS
August 10, 2018
A new study released today shows the importance of EMS data in estimating the public health burden of opioid overdose and can help emergency responders, public healthcare organizations and community…
New Orleans Mayor Fires 9-1-1 Director Without Explanation
August 10, 2018
NEW ORLEANS--Mayor LaToya Cantrell fired the director of the city’s independent emergency communication district Thursday, using a hastily called meeting and a series of behind-the-scenes moves that had observers --…
Limiting exposure to asbestos during and after disaster management
August 10, 2018
Environmental disasters can expose first responders to asbestos, putting them at risk for mesothelioma
How to keep PTSD out of your EMS department
August 10, 2018
Recognize the risk factors and symptoms of PTSD, and how to manage self-talk and meditate to reduce its physical and emotional effects