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U.S. Allows Emergency COVID-19 Vaccine in Bid to End Pandemic
The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end…
FDA approves emergency rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
Research shows racial disparities in bystander AED use
Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were found to have lower rates of bystander AED use than white neighborhoods
Lawmakers propose bill to expand use of COVID-19 relief funds
The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use…
Nick Nudell explains the working theory behind EMS COVID-19 vaccine guidelines
On this episode, our hosts are joined by the president of the American Paramedic Association who details the collaborative effort behind the…
Pa. first responders receive nearly $550K in donations from local resort
Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian VanSickle said he was in shock after being invited to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and presented…
Two MI Paramedics Who Falsely Declared Woman Dead Look to Regain Licenses
On August 23, 2020, Storms and Rickard arrived at the home of 20-year-old Timesha Beauchamp, who had cerebral palsy. Her family reported…
Calif. county health officials say ambulances, patients ‘waiting hours’ for ER beds
Orange County's director of EMS said that an "overwhelming increase" in COVID-19 patients has created a crisis for the county's healthcare system
‘She Is One of the Most Dedicated People I Know’: Staten Island Paramedic’s Work During COVID-19
If you speak to her fellow paramedics, EMTs and staff of the Emergency Room at the hospital, they will tell you of…
Colleagues remember Neb. FF-EMT who died due to COVID-19
Ponca Firefighter-EMT Bob Kneifl, known in the community as "Husker Bob," served as a volunteer first responder for 26 years and was…
FDA advisory panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA could sign off on emergency use of the vaccine within days following the advisory panel's recommendation
Photo of the Week: Christmas lights and sirens
Hopkins County (Texas) EMS members in Franklin County shared this dazzling photo of their rig after attending a local Christmas parade