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Asphyxia by any other name is just as deadly
Understanding the sequelae of traumatic asphyxia, strangulation and positional asphyxia
NYC council calls for fair pay for FDNY EMS providers
The council unanimously passed a resolution calling for EMS providers to receive pay comparable to that of city fire and police personnel
2nd autopsy finds George Floyd died from asphyxia
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has classified Floyd's death as a homicide, although it differs from the independent autopsy on the exact…
4 Mo. police officers shot during night of rioting, violence
St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said rioters also blocked fire trucks trying to respond to a fire
Use of ultraviolet light to decontaminate ambulances
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning ambulances to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
IAFC president to demonstrators: ‘We do not judge. We act.’
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
Plague in the modern day: Public health outbreaks at home and away
From mumps and measles, to the plague and Ebola, it is critical EMS is aware of the outbreaks, syndromes and conditions on…
NY governor fears massive protests could worsen spread of COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that while he supports protesters, he fears a lack of social distancing at rallies could set back…
IAFF: Violence against fire, EMS personnel ‘never acceptable’
The union condemned those who have "interrupted" peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
Ga. engineering student, son of paramedics, helps mass-produce COVID-19 equipment
George Tech Graduate Student Kentez Craig has helped in the production of thousands of face shields and 200 protective intubation boxes
Stand up, and speak out
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it
Stand up, and speak out
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it