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April 21, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Facebook map tracks those reporting virus symptoms by county

The interactive map includes data from a survey of more than 1 million Facebook users

April 21, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Gov. Cuomo calls for 50% hazard pay for frontline workers

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the federal government to implement hazard pay for first responders, hospital workers and others deemed essential

April 21, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Data shows stroke, heart attack, MVC calls have decreased during pandemic

The chief medical officer of data company ESO said stroke and heart attack patients may be transporting themselves or not seeking treatment

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

What changes in EMS will persist after the national emergency is over?

Funding a system of readiness through telehealth, treatment and alternative destination reimbursement for EMS

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

How can I help? Donate blood

If members of your community are looking for ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, direct them to these blood donation FAQs

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Man taken into custody after Houston ambulance crash

Police are conducting a DWI investigation after a pickup truck struck the side of an ambulance responding to a call

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Calif. city FD no longer running ambulances due to staff shortage

Fire department officials said the decision was made due to long-term retention issues in combination with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Page, Wolfberg & Wirth shares musical tribute to EMS providers

The law firm shared a video of co-founder Doug Wolfberg performing lyrics inspired by the work of EMS and healthcare personnel in…

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Toxic management: How a rotten culture can infect all levels of EMS

Beleaguered EMTs can use self-reflection and distance to escape bad partners or agencies

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

NJ volunteer EMS chief dies from COVID-19

Woodbridge Township Ambulance and Rescue Squad Chief John Carrecia, 74, died Friday after serving for 27 years

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

NJ volunteer squads face challenges, decisions after 13 EMS deaths from COVID-19

At least two volunteer EMS squads in the state have elected to close temporarily, and many face staffing and safety concerns

April 20, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Conn. town sued after paid FFs barred from volunteering as EMTs

A volunteer fire company is suing the town of Salem after two paid firefighters were barred from volunteering for the town's sole…

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