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Understanding commercial auto insurance
Learn more about how often to conduct driver training and the biggest exposures in your agency
Federal charge filed against man who allegedly fired slingshot at Portland FF-medic
The Seattle man was transferred back to Oregon by the FBI this week after allegedly hitting the firefighter-medic with a ball bearing…
Ohio man accused of assaulting 2 EMTs, police officer
First responders were called after the man allegedly threatened to shoot people at a senior residential facility
NC paramedic injured in head-on EMS vehicle crash
Lincoln County EMS said in a statement that the paramedic was extricated after the collision between a quick response vehicle and another…
Street medics must comply with lawful police orders to disperse during protests, judge rules
An attorney for the protest medics argued that rendering medical aid was a form of protected free speech
Texas FF-EMT killed fighting Calif. wildfires had ‘heart of service,’ friends, family say
Cresson Firefighter-EMT Diana Jones, 63, was inspired by her son, a fire captain, to pursue a second career in public safety
Ketamine administration comes under the spotlight
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
NAEMSP defends prehospital ketamine use
The National Association of EMS Physicians issued a statement responding to recent controversy over prehospital ketamine use
Trial set for former Calif. FF-medic accused of sexually abusing patients
Authorities allege Joshua Stephen Huffman sexually abused two child patients during ambulance transports
6 ways to improve the exit interview process
Conducted properly, exit interviews can provide valuable insight into employee turnover and retention solutions
Scientific advisory committee: First responders should get 1st phase of COVID-19 vaccine
The committee formed at the behest of the National Institutes of Health and CDC published a draft recommending a four-phase distribution plan…
Don’t mistake pediatric bronchiolitis for asthma
Ask the right questions, watch for symptoms that could point to bronchiolitis over pediatric asthma and treat accordingly