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NHTSA Office of EMS urges first responders to prepare for potential unrest
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
NJ Teen EMS Volunteer Qualifies for COVID Dose, Can’t Find Pfizer Vaccine
Kelsey Quinones is 16 years old, and can only receive the Pfizer vaccine, which is cleared for people as young as 16.…
8 injured after NYC bus plunges off bridge
FDNY Deputy Chief Paul Hopper said patients suffered injuries consistent with the 50-foot fall from the bridge to an access road below
Mental Health Calls Spike in the Pandemic in AL, Experts Say
Officials with the Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama in Decatur said they are fielding more calls dealing with isolation The…
10 things you need to consider when it comes to your EMS station
Be sure to include ample space for sleep, fitness and other critical activities whether you are making improvements or building a new…
Vaccine status and professionalism in a politically charged environment
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the current status of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the importance of remaining…
Arrest Made in Shooting Death of AZ Medical Transport Driver
Investigators arrested 18-year-old Kennon Grover for the deadly shooting of 59-year-old Delfino Picazo in April 2019. The post Arrest Made in Shooting…
Off-duty FDNY EMT allegedly burglarized dying landlord’s apartment after rendering aid
Police say the EMT stole more than $30,000 worth of belongings after assisting responding EMTs in getting him to the hospital
EMScapades: January 15, 2021
Remember: The happier the crew will be, the happier that you will be! The post EMScapades: January 15, 2021 appeared first on…
Ind. county public safety agencies seek new dispatch system to speed emergency responses
Fire, EMS, police and 911 departments in Porter County are collaborating to apply for funding for the more efficient alerting system
Expanded Vaccine Rollout in U.S. Spawns a New Set of Problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in…
LAFD union agrees to delay raises in a bid to avoid layoffs
The raises, originally scheduled to begin this summer, will be delayed for 18 months to put a hold on proposed layoffs as…