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14 injured in 50-vehicle pileup on Chicago expressway
The Chicago Fire Department enacted its EMS Plan 2, sending at least five ambulances, a triage van, a command van and several…
Police: Pa. man charged after punching paramedic
The man was arrested after allegedly striking the paramedic in the face while being treated at his home
Using data to make sense of the COVID-19 pandemic
Our co-hosts speak with EMS1 columnist Catherine R. Counts, who talks about using data gleaned during the pandemic to make decisions going…
Using data to make sense of the COVID-19 pandemic
Our co-hosts speak with EMS1 columnist Catherine R. Counts, who talks about using data gleaned during the pandemic to make decisions going…
A hidden gem in the CARES Act that benefits ambulance services
Now is the time to ask your community to remember their ambulance service when donating to a charitable organization
COVID-19 is changing everything. Here’s what that means for motor vehicle collisions
Motor vehicle collisions might be down nearly 50%, but don’t let down your guard on the roadway or neglect your extrication skills…
American Paramedic Association recommends emergency amendment to scope of practice
A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management…
Pa. first responders, healthcare professionals mourn paramedic who died from COVID-19
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Paramedic Kevin Bundy, 33, died from the disease on Sunday and was honored with a procession Tuesday morning
COVID-19 & LODDs: How to honor the fallen during a pandemic
Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
Congress proposal would make COVID-19 a presumed line-of-duty injury, ensure benefits
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit…
Bill would make COVID-19 a presumed line-of-duty injury, ensure benefits
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit…
How do I volunteer as an EMT?
Whether you're new to EMS or taking a break from full-time work, here's how you can become a volunteer EMT