News
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…
U.S. Traffic Deaths Up Despite Virus Lockdowns
The number of people killed on the nation's highways rose 4.6% in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns. The…
Ala. ambulance company refusing to buy new rigs until city changes ordinance
The owner of First Response Ambulance Service says the company will not buy new ambulances unless fines and penalties that could put…
What Should You Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says COVID-19 vaccinations should not be withheld from pregnant women The post What Should You…
The EMS Handoff: Pediatric Restraint with Tim Nowak
The EMS Handoff crew is joined by Tim Nowak, the founder and CEO of Emergency Medical Solutions, LLC, an EMS training and…
Mass. to open its 1st mass vaccination site at Gillette Stadium
First responders can begin receiving their shots at the stadium on Monday; Gov. Charlie Baker hopes to build up distribution to 5,000…
Ga. teen joins COVID-19 fight through high school EMS program
EMS Care Ambulance EMT Alejandro Corredor became the first graduate of the two-year-old program to receive his certification and join the EMS…