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Chicago paramedic dies from COVID-19 complications
Chicago PIC Robert Truevillian served with the Chicago Fire Department for 20 years and battled the virus for about a month
NJ EMTs Accused of Punching Patient. They Say He Was the Aggressor.
New Jersey health authorities have suspended the certifications of three emergency medical technicians on accusations they assaulted a combative patient. The post…
Rapid response: EMS needs to anticipate, prepare for violent attacks
Violent incidents in NYC and Arkansas are grim reminders that medics are regularly threatened, attacked and harmed by the people they have…
Video: A tribute to the EMS providers who died in the line of duty in 2020
Their dedication, commitment and sacrifice to the communities they served will never be forgotten as we look back on this unprecedented year
Spotlight: BK Technologies strives to provide world-class products, solutions for responders
BK Technologies' tactical communication products are at the heart of effective and efficient public safety solutions
NY paramedics take over for food delivery driver injured in crash
Rockland paramedics completed the patient's delivery run to put him at ease after the crash
AR Paramedics in Stable Condition after Shooting
The two Emergency Ambulance Service (AR) paramedics shot several times while on a call are recovering, the service’s CEO said. The post…
FDNY EMS Responders Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week, Firefighters to Follow
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available to New York City emergency medical technicians and paramedics beginning Wednesday, December 23, with FDNY…
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EMS Personnel Experience Substantial Exposure to COVID-19 Patients in Confined Spaces, ESO Data Show
ESO today shared insights from more than 9,900 EMS encounters for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between October 1 to November 30, 2020.…
Calif. county prohibits ERs from diverting ambulances
The Orange County Health Care Agency issued the order after 20 out of the county's 25 ERs stopped taking new patients
Vice President Pence, Wife Karen, Surgeon General get COVID-19 Vaccines
Vice President Mike Pence was vaccinated for COVID-19 on Friday in a live-television event aimed at reassuring Americans the vaccine is safe.…