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July 8, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Video: CO burned in oxygen tank explosion at Okla. detention center

A loaded gurney with equipment was being brought into the jail when a bag with an oxygen bottle fell off, engulfing the…

July 8, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Penalties for Ala. EMS retracted after automated response time calculator questioned

First Response Ambulance Service in Decatur disputed the computer-based system's calculations that it had fallen short of meeting response time requirements

July 8, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

IAFC announces new dates, format for FRI, WUI, Fire-Rescue Med

Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings…

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS Pioneers: New Yorker reflects on 40 years in EMS

Paramedic/RN/PA persevered despite tragedy

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Shooting victim crashes head-on into Va. ambulance

Police say the vehicle driven by the victim, who later died, turned into a fire station driveway as the rig was pulling…

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Veinity Fair: Evaluating jugular venous distension

Ever ogle the veins of someone you're being introduced to? You're not alone

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Receptors and the autonomic nervous system

The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Which artery do you choose for checking a patient’s pulse ?

Assess a patient's pulse through the radial artery or the carotid artery based on their level of consciousness

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Drunk versus diabetes: How can you tell?

When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

2 injured in Ohio rig crash, crewmember reportedly fell asleep at wheel

One of the EMS employees was flown to the hospital after the rollover crash Tuesday morning

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Judge to rule on qualified immunity for Dallas FF-medics who mocked beaten man

The two first responders, who pleaded guilty to falsifying reports about the incident, may be protected from civil liability under the controversial…

July 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Police: Man punched EMT after ramming vehicle

The man faces multiple assault charges after allegedly punching the EMT and choking another motorist

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