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Va. firefighter-EMT dies at fire scene
Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Charles C. "Dog" Woods was found unresponsive after filling a tanker
How Dr. Craig Manifold’s EMS advocacy impacted the career field
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts reflect on the life and career of Dr. Craig Manifold who passed away earlier…
Miss. EMT accused of DUI in ambulance says she was having a seizure
American Medical Response EMT Kerstii Groce's attorney says police never performed a sobriety test before arresting her
Fla. first responders recount Hurricane Sally rescues
Okaloosa County EMS providers and firefighters performed water rescues and delivered two babies in the midst of the storm
House passes bill to protect T-band spectrum
The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021
‘Be rigorous but not ruthless’: 6 strategies for new chiefs
Words of wisdom to help avoid those common pitfalls of taking on a leadership role, aka entering the ‘minefield’
Ala. ambulance service: $2M performance bond for license to operate is impossible to acquire
First Response Ambulance Service said no financial institution will issue the bond, which is a new requirement for ambulance service in the…
The tip of the iceberg: Measuring COVID-19 fatalities among EMS providers
The data on EMS COVID-19 fatalities is incomplete, but points to an increased risk over other healthcare and public safety personnel
COVID-19 fatalities among EMS clinicians
The available data on EMS COVID-19 fatalities points to an increased risk over other healthcare and public safety personnel
1st year of Conn. real-time overdose tracking reveals 131 spikes in cases
The Statewide Opioid Reporting Directive allows participating agencies to recognize and respond to overdose increases in their coverage area
Reinventing EMS response to substance abuse, mental health emergencies
St. Charles County Ambulance District has armed medics with screening tools and additional EMS training to get patients to appropriate definitive care
NY emergency response group draws ire with Facebook post about naloxone
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit's post was criticized by both the public and town officials