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W.Va. health department to waive EMS license requirements for FDs during pandemic
The proposed emergency amendment comes a week after the health department issued a memo ordering all unlicensed fire departments to immediately cease…
Wash. museum will fly first responders in historic planes to honor pandemic response
Three planes built between 1927 and 1957 will fly five first responders and healthcare professionals in a parade over Washington State landmarks…
Ore. medic accused of drugging, raping women charged with federal crimes
Edward Augustus Blake, 44, a Eugene Springfield Fire Department paramedic, allegedly obtained controlled substances illegally through his position and administered them via…
Fla. FD assumes oversight of ambulance service after 20+ years of discussions
Venice Fire Rescue held a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday after the city agreed to implement fire-EMS services with a staff of 24 firefighter-paramedics
The most effective ways to combat stress
Comparing stress levels and coping mechanisms, from alcohol to exercise and peer support in first responders
What’s Needling EMS this week?
Operation Warp Speed – boldly going where no mass inoculation has gone before
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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