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May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

9 fall prevention tips for EMS providers to share with friends, family, and patients

Injury prevention, especially of geriatric falls, is an important responsibility for EMS providers

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. man allegedly spat blood in paramedic’s face

Police said the paramedic was rendering aid to the man after he intentionally struck his head on the partition of a patrol…

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

6 tips for drowning prevention and response

First responders can use their status as respected community figures to reduce the risk for drowning

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

FDNY unveils poster for EMS Week 2021

The poster, which will be displayed on digital kiosks throughout the city, features two EMTs and one paramedic

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Detroit to build enhanced peer support unit at FD after drunk driving incidents, audit

The fire department's current peer support program consists of one full-time employee and has a budget of less than $80,000

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Crewmembers hurt in head-on Pa. ambulance crash

Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad Chief Joel Rutkowski said the actions of the crewmember who was driving prevented serious injuries

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

The broken front line

As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

White House issues proclamation on EMS Week 2021

President Joe Biden's proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Passing on a love for EMS

Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor

May 17, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Pink rigs continue to raise awareness nearly 30 years after Va. EMS worker’s cancer diagnosis

The awareness movement at Medical Transport LLC began with a pink ambulance named after "Miss Vicki" Prescott

May 16, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Ind. communities work to fund more Safe Haven baby boxes

Lafayette and New Albany plan to install the boxes after a newborn was safely surrendered at another Indiana station earlier this month

May 16, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Colo. House passes ketamine bill inspired by Elijah McClain case

The bill limits the use of ketamine and chemical restraints by first responders and prohibits any police involvement in using chemical restraints

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