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Conn. EMT who survived 60-day battle with COVID-19 returns to hospital for vaccine
Suffield EMT John Ryan shared the story of his illness and recovery at a virtual news conference after receiving his vaccine
Be Part of the Solution: Vax Up!
JEMS proudly gives two thumbs up to the outstanding “Vax Up” edition of the “Be Part of the Solution” public service announcement…
Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine grants lasting response in early study
The vaccine inched closer to clearance by U.S. regulators after a study showed 90% of trial participants who received the shot formed…
Ret. Pa. FF arrested for allegedly throwing fire extinguisher at Capitol police
Robert Sanford is accused of being the man seen on video throwing a extinguisher that hit three officers at the Capitol riot
Las Vegas (NV) Ambulance Service Effectively Managing Latest COVID-19 Wave
The Southern Nevada Health District's ambulance service in Las Vegas has effectively managed the burden of the current COVID-19 crisis, a stark…
Lake George (NY) Delays Vote on EMS District
The Town Board held off on a vote approving the formation of a town-run ambulance service after residents expressed concerns over taxes.…
Fla. county paratransit drivers designated as first responders for COVID-19 vaccine
Polk County public transit officials said paratransit drivers have more frequent exposure to nursing home residents than EMS providers
COVID-19 Vaccine Shots Begin at Disneyland (CA) Parking Lot
This is a pivotal step toward the goal of delivering 1.5 million shots per month, Orange County officials said. The post COVID-19…
COVID-19 Vaccine Shots Begin at Disneyland (CA) Parking Lot
This is a pivotal step toward the goal of delivering 1.5 million shots per month, Orange County officials said. The post COVID-19…
GA EMT Saving Lives During COVID Thanks to High School Training Program
Alejandro Corredor is the first participant in the two-year-old emergency medical technician program to pass the national certification exam The post GA…
Study measures impact of defibrillation on aerosol generation during CPR
Researchers measured the aerosol size and quantity generated by compressions on a swine model before and after defibrillations
NTSB Says Vehicle Battery Fires Pose Risks to 1st Responders
Guidelines from manufacturers about how to deal with them have been inadequate, according to U.S. investigators. The post NTSB Says Vehicle Battery…