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Pa. governor signs 12th renewal of opioid disaster declaration
The declaration, first made in January 2018, has led to numerous actions to combat the opioid crisis including increased administration and distribution…
Ohio 911 center misses call about fatal emergency during outage
The family of the patient who died called the hospital directly after failing to reach a 911 operator due to a rare…
What NYC’s 911 mental health pilot program means for EMS
Our co-hosts discuss a collaborative pilot program between the FDNY and NYPD that allows special teams comprised of mental health professionals and…
Video: Off-duty NJ lifeguard jumps into bay to rescue man from sinking car
Lifeguard Anthony Capuano, who lost one of his legs after being struck by a train in 2009, is being hailed as a…
Texas FF-EMT charged with murder in shooting death of fellow FF-EMT
Police say Odessa Firefighter-EMT Michael Mack was fatally shot by his coworker, Evan Gaw, after the two rented a campground in Colorado…
9 NJ hospitals hit divert status, partly due to COVID-19
Hospitals across the state are diverting ambulance traffic due to the pandemic, increased flu cases and other issues
Attacking oral exam scenarios
While board scenarios do not always reflect reality, complaining will not lead to mastery
SC hospital launches fundraising campaign for pediatric ambulance
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is seeking to raise an additional $162,000 to fund the specialized rig and equipment
Flexibility for firefighters: How and why to stretch
Three essential flexibility exercises to improve range of motion
Ala. girl, 12, gets EMS scholarship after helping save a life
Brianna Meyers, who aspires to become a paramedic, alerted her mom when she noticed a man slumped over in his car
Canadian drone company completes 3rd phase of ‘AED On The Fly’ project
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. worked with Peel Region Paramedic Services to test the ability of a drone to deliver AEDs to lay…
Conn. first responders call for weekly COVID-19 testing at stations
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses