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Houston FFs, medics will no longer receive dispatch alerts for COVID-19
First responders have been instructed to assume everyone has the virus
Va. fire chief says reports about first responders being attacked at crash scene were ‘inaccurate’
Virginia Beach Fire Chief David Hutcheson said one firefighter was kicked and one was shoved but that bystanders didn't interfere with care…
First responders serving Disney World denied workers’ comp for COVID-19
Reedy Creek Fire Department employees are fighting the department's policy forcing them to use their personal sick leave if they are infected
Colo. health department re-opens investigation into use of ketamine in high-profile case
A spokesman said the department has received "numerous complaints" and "additional information" about the use of ketamine to sedate Elijah McClain
Q&A: How can EMS agencies leverage technology for growth and evolution?
EMS1 talks with Pulsara’s Kris Kaull about the importance of communication, how to improve it with the right technology, and how the…
Learning from mistakes, before they become tragedies
Non-punitive near-miss reporting can prevent serious injury or line-of-duty deaths by relying on the group’s collective experience
Pinnacle 2020 Quick Take: Washington Update – The CARES Act 2.0; what the election will mean for EMS
A policy and regulation expert shares insights on the next wave of coronavirus relief funding, and the future of ET3 and telehealth
Pinnacle 2020 Quick Take: Washington Update – The CARES Act 2.0; what the election will mean for EMS
A policy and regulation expert shares insights on the next wave of coronavirus relief funding, and the future of ET3 and telehealth
Fla. fire officials, EMS captain’s widow push for more mental health screenings
The widow of Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department Capt. A.J. Isaacs, who died from an overdose last year, says she believes PTSD from…
3 Fla. EMS providers hurt in rig crash
Marion County Fire Rescue urged motorists to stay alert and yield for emergency vehicles after the rig was struck while transporting a…
‘I’m done,’ chief says as entire Texas FD resigns
The chief and FFs opposed being pulled from most medical calls; city admin. says medical calls are covered by ambulance service, FFs…
The transformation of EMS during the pandemic
Our co-hosts sit down with EMS1 columnist Rob Lawrence to discuss how EMS is rising to meet the challenges brought on by…