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NY rescinds new resuscitation guidelines for EMS
The state department of health had issued instructions last week to not attempt to resuscitate cardiac arrest patients who don't have a…
Fla. county says 1M N95 masks seized by federal government
Miami-Dade's emergency director said a shipment of masks meant for first responders and other front-line workers was "hijacked" on its way to…
How to prevent, recognize and cure burnout in EMS
From data sharing of real-time clinical feedback, to rounding with medical directors, learn how to tackle and treat burnout in paramedics and…
Celebrate EMS Week with even more EMS Superlatives
Who are the coffee fiends, tech junkies and bathroom radar detectors in your EMS agency?
6 ways to defend yourself against verbal abuse
A verbal attack can be personal; here's how to deflect the blow
Miss. AMR paramedic dies from COVID-19 complications
American Medical Response announced the death of Southwest Mississippi Paramedic David Martin on Wednesday
IAFC launches survey to measure financial effects of pandemic on fire, EMS agencies
The association plans to use the results to help advocate for funding to help departments maintain operations
MedStar: Recent 911 trends are ‘concerning’
MedStar in Fort Worth, Texas, said significant decreases in response volume and transports could mean patients are reluctant to seek help during…
Watch: ‘Paramédico’ EMS documentary now available free online
The film, in which Australian Paramedic Benjamin Gilmour visits four ambulance services from around the world, can now be streamed anywhere for…
COVID-19 testing for first responders: Understanding antibody tests and immunity
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are created equal – an important point to consider when determining who is best serving on the…
Grant available for Stop the Bleed training kits
The Stop the Bleed program will provide the kits, valued at $1,000, to selected applicants as part of the National Stop the…
Pandemic prep: Hospital coordination, PPE best practices and community paramedicine
Our co-hosts speak with Chief Mark Alexander, medical director for CoxHealth EMS in Springfield, Missouri, about his pandemic preparation plans