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BLS is more than basic, it’s fundamental to good care
The Ontario Prehospital Advanced Life Support (OPALS) Study – a must read for EMS, investigates cardiac arrest, major trauma and respiratory distress
Colo. first responders use neurofeedback therapy to cope with trauma
South Metro Fire Rescue hired a clinician to administer the therapy at its headquarters due to its popularity among personnel
Mich. town stops sending FFs on medical calls, citing financial concerns
Officials told concerned residents the town’s contracted EMS provider will still respond to the calls
2 EMTs suspended for allegedly assaulting handcuffed patient
The EMTs are accused of verbally provoking the injured man and physically striking him multiple times
IAFC announces roadway safety as theme for 2020 Safety Stand Down
Agencies are encouraged to suspend non-emergency activities for a week to focus training and education on roadway hazards
Police: Man stole ambulance, crashed into hospital
An EMS provider was in the back of the rig when the suspect got in, officials say
FF-medic donates part of liver to retired police officer after seeing Facebook post
The Texas firefighter-paramedic said the experience taught him the importance of raising awareness about living organ donations
Fla. man accused of aiming loaded gun at paramedics after calling 911
Sheriff’s deputies said the man admitted he called 911 with the intention of shooting at first responders
EMS Today 2020 Quick Take: The strength within us
Advancing the profession is a job for every EMT and paramedic, and can be achieved through shared knowledge
Cincinnati 911 dispatcher suspended for reportedly refusing to send ambulance to stroke victim
Officials say the dispatcher didn't initiated an EMS response during or after the eight-minute 911 call despite having the patient's address
NJ EMS squad says it will fight $108K fine for unlicensed ambulance
The squad's chief says there was "a verbal understanding with the state" that they were permitted to run one unlicensed ambulance
FDNY commissioner voices support for raising EMS provider pay
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said negotiations between EMS unions and city officials are underway