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Implementing a peer-review process
How to develop and systematically use a quality review process to improve patient safety
Pa. county to conduct comprehensive study of public safety services
While the state will select and pay for a consultant, the study will include input from "fire chiefs, fire and EMS personnel…
Ill. city council raises ambulance service contract concerns
Newly elected Effingham County officials requested changes to the Ambulance Oversight Committee, as well as a review of the county's ambulance contract
NJ EMS equips ambulances with system that disinfects in less than 2 minutes
The town of Neptune is the first in the country to equip all of its ambulances with the mounted electrostatic disinfectant system,…
NY paramedic dies due to COVID-19
American Medical Response Corning Paramedic Daryl Tombs, 52, was laid to rest Saturday after his death from the virus on Jan. 16
NY paramedic who died due to COVID-19 laid to rest
American Medical Response Corning Paramedic Daryl Tombs, 52, was laid to rest Saturday after his death from the virus on Jan. 16
Okla. FF disciplined for transporting burned child in engine
Oklahoma City fire officials said the firefighter's actions went against both protocol and state law
Utah bill would create EMS licenses specifically for behavioral health
Bill sponsor Sen. Daniel Thatcher said Utah could become the first state to have teams of EMS professionals specifically trained and licensed…
Calif. county officials launch probe into rescue helicopter response to fatal 2019 crash
Orange County fire officials are investigating why a fire helicopter was dispatched to the scene instead of a closer sheriff's office helicopter
Ga. man charged with stealing, damaging ambulance
Police say the man crashed the rig into hospital property before driving off
How Minn. community paramedics helped homeless people facing COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic community paramedic program in Rochester made regular visits to homeless people in quarantine locations during the pandemic
New Calif. county initiatives seek to help first responders cope with health toll of their work
First Responders Resiliency Inc., started by a retired paramedic, and The 6 Foundation offer health, wellness and rehabilitation programs for Sonoma County…