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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
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
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…
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
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…
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
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
Photo of the Week: Graduating NJ cadets get senior sendoff
Five Springfield First Aid Squad volunteers celebrated their high school graduation this week
Emergency management preps for 1st hurricane during pandemic
Hurricane Douglas, currently a Category 3, is expected to hit Hawaii this weekend
Words of wisdom: Motivational speaker offers inspiration to EMS providers
Our co-hosts speak with best-selling author and motivational speaker Greg Jacobson, who offers advice to keep EMS providers focused and dedicated during…
Family of mentally ill man calls for inquiry into first responders after his death
The parents of Paul Tarashuk, who was fatally hit by a car after being left at a gas station by police, want…
Family claims paramedics convinced man with COVID-19 not to go to hospital before he died
Officials said they are reviewing the call after family members claimed Andrew Norman, 41, died four hours after medics talked him out…