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July 27, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

SC ambulance hit by gunfire

Officials said the bullets narrowly missed EMS providers

July 27, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers

The NIH and Moderna trial that kicked off Monday is the world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine study so far

July 27, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. man crashed while impersonating first responder, police say

Police said the man had flashing blue lights on his vehicle, which also displayed emblems from fire and EMS departments he is…

July 27, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. county first responders report coverage problems with new radio system

First responders in some areas of Erie County reported weak signals and "spotty" coverage despite the recently-implemented $26.5 million system

July 27, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

‘I know I’m protected’: Mass. EMS has only 1 virus case despite 5.6K+ calls since March

New Bedford EMS officials say strict PPE and infection control protocols have paid off in limiting its providers' exposure to COVID-19

July 26, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Laughter may be the best medicine, but only if we titrate it to effect

8 ways to moderate humor to improve patient connection and care, and avoid taking it too far

July 26, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Nearly 30 NJ lifeguards test positive for COVID-19 after attending party

Lifeguards from two beach patrols are isolating at home after attending the same party in Surf City

July 26, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

LA firefighter-paramedic dies from COVID-19 complications

Los Angeles Firefighter-Paramedic Jose M. Perez, 44, had been with the department for more than 16 years and is the first LAFD…

July 26, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

NY FF-EMT vows to return to duty after near-fatal crash

Parishville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief and EMT Nicholas Jerome, 30, is recovering after being seriously injured in an on-duty crash Tuesday

July 24, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Nev. county air ambulance membership ends due to pandemic

Officials said the organization that paid for the membership, which provided no-cost air ambulance services to Elko County residents, lost its funding…

July 24, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Hundreds attend outdoor funeral for Texas emergency chief who died from COVID-19

Bexar County Emergency Management Coordinator Kyle Coleman, 69, served the county for 38 years and is remembered as a local legend

July 24, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Medics, students aid antibody testing at Md. FDs

The testing serves a dual purpose of helping guide fire departments' safety measures and helping paramedic students gain experience

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