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December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

COVID-19 reinfection FAQs

How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2

December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

FF-medics in case of ‘dead’ woman found alive can regain licenses

Michigan authorities say the medics involved in the case of Timesha Beauchamp, who was wrongly declared dead in August and died in…

December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. community mourns death of recently-retired veteran flight paramedic

Lehigh Valley Health Network MedEvac Flight Paramedic Don Shambo, 63, died on Monday after a short battle with illness

December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

NH FD, EMS roll out new CAD system aimed at reducing response times

The new computer-aided dispatch system allows for immediate automated selection of the closest available fire and EMS unit for all emergency calls

December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Video: Texas first responders rescue boy, 4, stuck in well for 6 hours

Starr County Sheriff Rene Fuentes credited more than two-dozen entities with assisting in the harrowing rescue effort

December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

House passes defense bill with amendment aimed at improving EMS on bases

The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act was championed by the family Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto, who died last year in…

December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

How video streaming benefits everyone involved in an EMS call

Telehealth applications can help expand the reach of out-of-hospital care to help EMS and hospital providers deliver better patient care, faster

December 10, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Colorado revises vaccine plan, lowers priority for first responders

Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some…

December 9, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Quiz: Do you remember these obsolete EMS skills?

Do you know what a PASG is? Have you ever used rotating tourniquets? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on EMS…

December 9, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

7 must-do steps for flood disaster preparation

Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring

December 9, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Saving one of their own: FF-EMT’s close call highlights importance of not ignoring warning signs

Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn't feel right saved…

December 9, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ambulance transfers: Who should be financially responsible?

On this episode, our hosts discuss a recent dispute out of Oregon regarding

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