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FDNY union: City plans to cut 400 EMS providers
FDNY EMS Local 257 President Oren Barzilay said the city's plan to eliminate hundreds of EMS positions will put lives at risk
Appeals court: Cleveland EMS captain fired for Facebook posts can resume lawsuit against city
Former Cleveland EMS Capt. Jamie Marquardt was fired for posts that appeared on his Facebook page expressing joy over the death of…
American Girl dolls feature a hero with heart
The newest American Girl doll inspiration, RAA EMT April O’Quinn, is a guiding force for new and future EMS providers
7 must-do steps for flood disaster preparation
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring.
New resource offers strategies for promoting COVID-19 prevention in communities
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published guidance that draws from other successful public health campaigns to help EMS leaders…
A case for eliminating patient refusals in EMS
Changing models of patient centered care demand EMS revamp the traditional refusal model and adopt collaborative informed decision making
4 steps to improve EMS workplace investigations
A just culture and a basic internal investigation framework can help leaders prevent and address misconduct
Va. EMT made into American Girl doll
Richmond Ambulance Authority EMT April O'Quinn was nominated by her niece to have a "Heroes With Heart" doll made in her likeness
10 things you need to know to save lives (eBook)
Every second counts in the prehospital environment, so it’s critical that EMS providers stay on top of the latest skills and strategies…
Pa. EMS agencies receive none of $50 million in hazard pay grants
The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania issued an open letter to the governor and general assembly demanding financial support for the state's "constantly…
Calif. fire officials: 50 sickened, 5 hospitalized from toxic gas leak at processing facility
Officials said two chemicals used to clean equipment leaked and combined
Minn. woman accused of kicking, spitting on medic treating her
Police say the woman's mouth was injured after a scooter crash and she spat bloody saliva on the medic's face