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September 8, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ohio FF-EMT, boxer saves official who collapsed during weigh-in

Toledo Firefighter-EMT DeAndre Ware performed CPR on Top Rank Coordinator Pete Susens after leaving the stage at the MGM Grand in Las…

September 8, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Virtual reality video teaches bystanders to administer naloxone

University of Pennsylvania researchers said the video was as effective as in-person training at teaching bystanders to respond to overdoses

September 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. first responder injured in hit-and-run ambulance crash

Officials say a pick-up truck crossed the yellow line, struck the ambulance and left the scene

September 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Police: Man lying in road fatally struck by ambulance in Calif.

Officials say the ambulance crew began life-saving measures before a second ambulance transported the man

September 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Mich. ambulance service welcomes rescue kitten to build morale

Six, a two-month-old kitten named for the six toes she has on each foot, is the newest employee of Edwardsburg Ambulance

September 4, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

What EMS leaders need to know about bodycams (eBook)

Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more

September 4, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Texas county terminates EMS contract over audit conflict

Cypress Creek EMS called the termination "disappointing and shocking" while county officials cited numerous "systemic problems and failures" leading to their decision

September 4, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

DC Fire and EMS chief announces retirement

D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean announced Friday that he will be retiring after five and a half years with…

September 4, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

The post-naloxone patient: Optimizing opioid overdose refusals

Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients

September 4, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

IAFC voices strong support for vaccine prioritization for first responders

The International Association of Fire Chiefs also said EMS personnel should have a role in administering the vaccine

September 4, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Researchers seek responses from medics for survey on ketamine use

University of Northern Colorado researchers are studying how paramedics manage agitated patients

September 4, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

CDC to states: Be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines on Nov. 1

Planning documents sent to health departments ask officials to work out which groups should receive the vaccine first

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