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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…
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
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…
Ambulance transfers: Who should be financially responsible?
On this episode, our hosts discuss a recent dispute out of Oregon regarding
EMS leaders, doctors partner to provide free online recertification program
The program, called Refresh 2021, will launch on Dec. 15 and offer free CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
International Association of EMS Chiefs publishes position paper on vaccine priority
The paper urges elected officials to issue executive orders guaranteeing that EMS providers will be included in the first priority tier
Mass. paramedic assaulted in rig
Northern Berkshire EMS said in a statement that the paramedic sustained "many injuries" in the assault
Wash. city council approves settlement of claim by daughter of intubated dead man
The city of Bellingham will pay $75,000 to the daughter of a man after fire department personnel practiced "tube checks" on the…
I will get a COVID-19 vaccine. I hope you do the same
Vaccination protects providers, partners, the public and patients from the known and significant risks of COVID-19 infection
Scott Moore on COVID-19 Vaccination: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
San Diego signs contract with new ambulance provider
San Diego's switch to Falck led to multiple protest filings from American Medical Response, which has been the city's ambulance provider for…
NTSB: Pilot error is probable cause of fatal 2018 ND air ambulance crash
The NTSB's report on the Bismarck Air Medical crash that killed the pilot, a paramedic and a nurse states the plane broke…