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The first, first responder: Reducing door-to-drug times for stroke patients
Richmond Ambulance Authority and Medic EMS share lessons from implementing the Medical Priority Dispatch System to improve stroke alert response
Ga. teen buys ambulance, teaches peers about EMS
Lucas Hartzog, 16, who aspires to become an EMS provider, uses a retired ambulance he restored as a teaching tool for his…
Emotionally challenging calls – A case to formalize peer support
Webinar: Understanding the second victim phenomenon; tips for developing a successful peer support program
W.Va. health department to waive EMS license requirements for FDs during pandemic
The proposed emergency amendment comes a week after the health department issued a memo ordering all unlicensed fire departments to immediately cease…
Wash. museum will fly first responders in historic planes to honor pandemic response
Three planes built between 1927 and 1957 will fly five first responders and healthcare professionals in a parade over Washington State landmarks…
Ore. medic accused of drugging, raping women charged with federal crimes
Edward Augustus Blake, 44, a Eugene Springfield Fire Department paramedic, allegedly obtained controlled substances illegally through his position and administered them via…
Fla. FD assumes oversight of ambulance service after 20+ years of discussions
Venice Fire Rescue held a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday after the city agreed to implement fire-EMS services with a staff of 24 firefighter-paramedics
The most effective ways to combat stress
Comparing stress levels and coping mechanisms, from alcohol to exercise and peer support in first responders
What’s Needling EMS this week?
Operation Warp Speed – boldly going where no mass inoculation has gone before
Former Pa. EMT claims she was fired for pregnancy
Former EMS Southwest EMT Bayley Colvin is suing the agency, saying she was previously scolded for rescheduling a doctor's appointment and being…
Philadelphia’s fire/EMS union breaks with IAFF leaders, endorses Trump for president
The IAFF Local 22 president criticized national union heads for endorsing Biden last April "without ... the consideration of the rank and…
Survey: EMS respondents less likely to get COVID-19 vaccine than the general public
3 takeaways from our recent survey on EMS influenza and COVID-19 vaccination policies, practices and perceptions