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July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Portland medic struck with ‘wrist rocket’ projectile

Police say a suspect launched the metal ball bearing using a slingshot-type device and was armed with a crowbar, a knife, flares…

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

The history of our history: 50 years of prehospital medicine

A transatlantic tale of former army doctors, paramedic development, cardiac arrest survival, and Johnny and Roy

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Mo. officials say FBI investigating threats over ambulance purchases

Threats were allegedly made against Cole County officials after the county switched to a Canadian ambulance manufacturer

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

NC university launches mental wellness app for first responders

"Heroes Health" is available for free download for first responders and healthcare personnel to assess their mental health symptoms and access support…

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

La. offers $50M in hazard pay on first-come, first-served basis

Eligible first responders and other essential workers can begin filing applications Wednesday to receive a one-time $250 stipend

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

La. offers $250 in hazard pay on first-come, first-serve basis

Lawmakers have allocated $50 million in hazard pay for first responders and applications can be filed starting on Wednesday

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

La. offers $250 in hazard pay on first-come, first-served basis

Lawmakers have allocated $50 million in hazard pay for first responders, essential workers; applications can be filed starting Wednesday

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

4 patient assessment scenarios that are actually useful for EMS students

Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class's patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Lawsuit claims former Chicago FF sexually harassed medic-in-training

The paramedic trainee claims the firefighter groped and made lewd remarks toward him, and that other firefighters tried to cover up the…

July 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

EMT asked to remove thin line, half-Confederate flags at racetrack

The EMT at Ruidoso Downs Race Track in New Mexico was told to take down a thin red line flag, thin blue…

July 13, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Watch: Virtual play tells stories of EMS providers in pandemic

The play, based on interviews with EMS providers and other healthcare personnel, can be streamed online until August 4

July 13, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Red Cross puts out call for EMS volunteers in Calif.

The pandemic has created a special need for licensed EMS providers and other healthcare personnel to assist during the wildfire season

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