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Conn. entrepreneur seeks emergency authorization for DIY COVID-19 test
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it "a great resource"
Calif. wrongful death suit seeks ban on use of ‘improper restraints’ in medical emergencies
The suit stems from the death of a Sacramento man who was treated for low blood sugar while handcuffed in a prone…
Scholarship named after youngest Mich. COVID-19 victim supports first responder families
The Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship, a need-based scholarship for children of first responders, is named after the 5-year-old daughter of a Detroit…
12 first responder charities to donate to
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
Why paramedics do not run to treat patients
Running makes it harder to keep your cool and operate at peak effectiveness
Never move faster than your ability to make good decisions
How I explained response speed to the question “why don’t you run to the patient?” from an EMT student
Canadian EMS investigating ambulance incident posted on Facebook
A photo captured by a bystander appears to show a paramedic putting a pool table into the back of an ambulance
Canadian EMS investigating bizarre ambulance Facebook photo
A photo captured by a bystander appears to show a paramedic putting a pool table into the back of an ambulance
Wis. EMS captain dies due to COVID-19 complications
Ixonia EMS Capt. Kelly L. Raether, 42, served with the department for 15 years and was also a registered nurse and nursing…
Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine
The company says its vaccine is more than 94% effective and presents "no serious safety concerns"
How EMS providers can spend CARES Act relief funds and prepare for an audit
The CARES Act ambiguity creates some anxiety for EMS leadership; here's an overview on how agencies can spend and ensure proper use…
Driver thrown from vehicle after sideswiping ambulance in NJ
After hitting the ambulance, the vehicle veered and struck several trees, ejecting the driver