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July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Why EMS needs more protection on roadway incidents

Roadway incidents are highly hazardous hot zones for EMS and other public safety personnel

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

10 ways to get the most out of a virtual conference

As fire and EMS training and events move to an online experience, follow these tips to maximize your socially distanced education and…

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Man charged with criminal transmission of HIV after allegedly spitting on FF-medic

Police say the man repeatedly stated that he had HIV during the incident and spat "brownish-red" saliva onto the firefighter-paramedic's arm

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Changing the stagnant culture of rural EMS

3 steps to obtaining leadership buy-in to establish a training department or program

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

First Lady makes unannounced visit to DC Fire & EMS Station 9

Melania Trump delivered a donation of boxed lunches prepared by the White House chefs, Be Best tote bags, reusable face masks and…

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS officials mark 50th anniversary of 1st paramedic act

The Wedworth-Townsend Act, which legally recognized and protected paramedics, was signed in California on July 15, 1970

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Staten Island man accused of attacking EMT found unfit for trial

Glenn Stephens, 63, was ordered to be treated at a secure psychiatric facility after allegedly punching an EMT in the groin last…

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Tesla crashes, causes chain accident with police car, ambulance

Police say the Tesla was possibly on “Autopilot” at the time of the crash and are investigating whether the driver was drunk

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Mo. paramedic left paralyzed after ambulance crash

A 60-year-old woman is suspected of driving while intoxicated in the crash that seriously injured Joachim-Plattin Paramedic Erik Bedwell and Capt. Greg…

July 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Off-duty Texas FF-EMT seriously injured rescuing person from fire

Granite Shoals Firefighter-EMT Dustin Short sustained lung injuries after going into a burning building to save a trapped victim

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ariz. officials say Tesla possibly on ‘Autopilot’ in crash with police vehicle, ambulance

Police are also investigating whether the driver of the Tesla was drunk at the time of the collision

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Mass. bill aims to speed up CPR instruction for 911 callers

The bill would require training for dispatchers to give CPR instructions immediately for suspected cardiac arrests

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