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Off-duty FDNY EMS lieutenant dies by suicide
Union officials said they believe PTSD during the pandemic was a factor in Lt. Matthew Keene's death
2 dead, 12 injured after shooting at NC block party
Officials say gunfire erupted just as EMS arrived to respond to a person struck by a car
A good night’s sleep
The FIRST approach to provider resilience focuses on removing the stigma and supporting emotional intelligence
Md. woman who allegedly stole rig, injured man and then stole taxi charged with felonies
Officials say after crashing the ambulance into another vehicle, seriously injuring the driver, the woman fled the rig and made off with…
W.Va. county receives grant to tackle overdose challenges
The $225,000 grant will help establish teams of first responders and community advocates with the goal of preventing repeat overdoses
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Seattle protest zone
Officials say fire department and police personnel were not able to enter the zone and did not reach either victim
Photo of the Week: Pa. EMS providers deliver groceries to seniors
Susquehanna Valley EMS received a grant to purchase non-perishable food items for 27 low-income senior apartment residents
EMS providers face consequences following troubling social media posts about protests
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
EMS chaplain support during the pandemic
In an especially stressful time, EMS chaplains are finding creative ways to offer emotional, psychological and spiritual support
NASEMSO issues statement on racial bias, unity
The National Association of State EMS Officials announced its commitment to eliminate racism and promote racial equality
Officer involved in EMT Breonna Taylor’s shooting fired
Brett Hankison was one of the three officers who entered Taylor's home on a no-knock warrant when she was killed by police…
5 principles to motivational interviewing
Community paramedics can follow the OARS acronym to avoid confrontation and understand patients to overcome resistance to change