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COVID-19 Models Plot Dire Scenarios for California Hospitals
Over the next four weeks, the state’s hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level —…
‘History in the making’: EMS professionals share COVID-19 vaccine experience
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons…
Data shows substantial exposure of EMS providers to COVID-19 patients
An analysis by ESO found that providers spent more than 30 minutes on average with each confirmed COVID-19 patient, including 15 minutes…
NY Motorist Rescued after 10 Hours in Car Buried by Snow Plow
Kevin Kresen, 58, of Candor, drove off the road in the town of Owego and became “plowed in by a truck,” state…
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
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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…