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How to reduce stress during a pandemic, with Mike Taigman
Our co-hosts speak with EMS1 columnist Mike Taigman, who recently hosted a webinar focused on first responder stress during COVID-19
La. college opens up EMS certification testing to help boost workforce
South Louisiana Community College has expanded testing allowing as many as 140 students from seven training sites to be tested in the…
Legislation would declare all first responder COVID-19 deaths LODDs, ensure federal benefits
Lawmakers seek to remove barriers for families of fallen first responders who otherwise may be forced to prove work-related exposure
Mass. EMS providers, patient injured in collision with pickup truck
The pickup truck struck the passenger's side of the ambulance, causing significant damage
Senator proposes GI Bill-style program for EMS, healthcare workers
The proposed program would qualify pandemic responders for nearly $10,000 per year over four years for college, student debt, business start-ups and…
Calif. EMS prevents evacuations by staffing overwhelmed nursing facilities
EMS providers from Royal Ambulance stepped in to assist after staff members and residents at eight skilled nursing facilities fell ill
Calif. EMS agency deploys providers to overwhelmed nursing facilities
EMS providers from Royal Ambulance stepped in to assist after staff members and residents at eight skilled nursing facilities fell ill
Research Analysis: Status epilepticus: Pick your antidote
A multicenter randomized control trial reveals that all drugs are created equal, at least when it comes to levetiracetam, fosphenytoin and valproate
Paramedic/medical director deploys to NYC to help with COVID-19 outbreak
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Terry Jodrie about his experiences serving on the front lines of the COVID-19…
NTSB says fatal 2018 medical flight crash caused by ‘loss of control’
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on the crash that killed a pilot and two crewmembers
NC rescue squad member dies in fall during waterfall search
Eldon Jamison, 71, of Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad, died Tuesday while searching for a hiker who had fallen into the water near Whitewater…
4 personal vehicle response tips for EMTs
Read and follow your department’s policies on POV use, and drive safely