Albuquerque Fire Forms ‘Home Engagement Alternative Response Team’
September 12, 2018
A new community paramedic program in Albuquerque hopes to reduce non-emergency 9-1-1 calls by 50% over the next year through home visits.
Carolinas Brace for Hurricane Florence and Widespread Flooding
September 12, 2018
The Latest on Hurricane Florence, whic has gotten a little bit weaker but it remains a very large and dangerous Category 3 storm.
AMR Activates National Command Center and Deploys Emergency Response Teams for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
American Medical Response and its sister companies have deployed hundreds of paramedics and EMTs, and sent ambulances, aircraft and rotor wing craft in response to the federal government’s request for…
Prepared for Florence: Health Information for Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
September 12, 2018
As Hurricane Florence targets the East Coast, the NLM Disaster Information Management Research Center has put together this health information for hurricanes and tropical storms, relevant for EMS and other emergency…
More than Dozen Treated After Gas Leak Near Houston School
September 12, 2018
HOUSTON (AP) — Emergency personnel say more than a dozen students and staff have been transported to hospitals to be checked out after a gas leak near a Houston charter…
Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Shines Spotlight on Cancer in the Fire Service
September 12, 2018
The deadly truth about cancer in the fire service will be front and center September 15 as fire fighters and paramedics from across the U.S. and Canada join grieving families…
Research Analysis: Intubation curriculum increases first pass success
September 12, 2018
A study of over 5,000 intubations demonstrates the value of continuous quality improvement
New Influenza Surveillance Tool Supports Communities
September 12, 2018
ImageTrend announces influenza tracking using Continuum® software in preparation for the upcoming flu season.
Federal pursuit of anti-kickback statute takes millions from local EMS
September 12, 2018
Expert witness commentary on the recent Paramedics Plus litigation, in which the government alleged violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute
4 actions to improve EMS employee engagement and satisfaction
September 12, 2018
Use these actions to positively improve employee engagement and satisfaction by demonstrating value and appreciation