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September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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…

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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…

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Iowa officials issue warning after seeing alleged EMS imposter on TV discussing storm response

The Iowa Department of Public Health sent a cease and desist letter to Eric Hansen warning he could face felony charges if…

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Iowa officials warn man who allegedly posed as EMS provider on TV

The Iowa Department of Public Health sent a cease and desist letter to Eric Hansen warning he could face felony charges if…

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Will EMS providers get vaccinated against COVID-19?

EMS providers weigh in on influenza and COVID-19 vaccination mandates, ethical obligation and whether they will be vaccinated

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Calif. hospital patients evacuated by ambulance, helicopter twice in 5 weeks due to wildfires

Adventist Health St. Helena was evacuated first due to the LNU Lightning Complex and most recently due to the fast-growing Glass Fire

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a jet suit medic!

Improving tech can help get lifesaving supplies and lifesavers to patients faster than ever before

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

W.Va. county officials: Ambulance service ‘unable to function’ due to volunteer shortage

Mountaineer Ambulance informed the Preston County Commission Tuesday that it may need to close its doors

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Fatigue in public safety: an identifiable, manageable risk

Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

First responders can be fined for unauthorized photos of victims under new Calif. law

The bill was introduced after reports that first responders took photos at the scene of a helicopter crash that killed nine people,…

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. man charged with impersonating firefighter, EMS provider

Poice say the man was wearing a fire department uniform and badge, had the words "emergency" and "EMS" on his vehicle and…

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