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May 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ky. city seeks federal review in case of EMT fatally shot during police raid

EMT Breonna Taylor, 26, who worked as an ER technician for Medical Center Jewish East, was killed in March when police say…

May 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Tenn. county health dept. halts agreement to share virus patient info with 911

The agreement had allowed the 911 center to mark virus patients' addresses with a respiratory alert flag

May 15, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Senate passes bill ensuring LODD benefits for first responder virus deaths

The bill temporarily presumes COVID-19 to be work-related if diagnosed within 45 days of a first responder's last shift

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Reimbursement, finance and politics: Injecting financial lifeblood into EMS

5 key financial and operational asks to keep EMS afloat and financially solvent

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Simulation reveals contamination from improper PPE use

Researchers used UV light to show solution left on the skin after treating a simulated patient

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Fla. EMS volunteers serving retirement community face their own age-related virus risk

At Sun City Center Emergency Squad, where the average age of volunteers is 72, crewmembers take precautions while aiding fellow seniors

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

NM medical helicopter temporarily banned from landing at hospital helipad

The 10-day ban stems from a policy violation that reportedly occurred at the helipad on Sunday

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS Superlatives: Tiger King Edition

Award the EMTs and paramedics at your agency for their Joe Exotic singing talent, Carole Baskin level dedication or Don Lewis MIA…

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

How to buy body-worn cameras (eBook)

Download this EMS1 body-worn cameras buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Watch: Vice News documentary shows pandemic through the eyes of Detroit medics

The short film takes an intimate look at the experience of EMS providers on the front lines

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Man airlifted from Ore. wilderness after accidentally striking himself with machete

Officials say the man accidentally cut himself in the leg while hiking

May 14, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Fla. FD uses community donations to conduct at-home virus tests

Delray Beach Fire Rescue purchased 150 test kits using $9,000 donated by community members

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