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Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 era
How to protect your data as cybercriminals capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic
Photo of the Week: Va. flight team rescues missing toddler
The lost 3-year-old was reunited with her parents after being located and rescued by Firefighter-Paramedic Nik Ronesi and Flight Nurse/EMT Jamie Graff
FIRST Center to host webinar addressing future of EMS after pandemic
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
‘We are in trouble and we need help:’ Wisconsin fire, EMS leaders unite in plea for funding
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response…
FirstNet partners with iHeartMedia for weekly radio series paying tribute to first responders
The "First Responder Fridays" benefit will be streamed on YouTube and broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide for four weeks
Hawaii air ambulance service offering free flights for patients returning from treatment
Wing Spirit, an air ambulance and air charter service based on the island of Oahu, is also offering free flights for medical…
NJ firefighter-EMT dies from COVID-19 complications
Officials announced the death of Middletown Firefighter-EMT Robert Weber, a member of three different public safety agencies, on Thursday
Insurance company offering free life policies for Mass., Conn. EMS providers
MassMutual is offering three-year term policies of up to $25,000 at no cost to EMS and hospital workers
Paramedic who survived Boston Marathon bombing discusses PTSD after pandemic
New Hampshire Paramedic Bobby O'Donnell offered advice for managing the mental impact of the COVID-19 crisis
How an EMS medical director prepared for the pandemic
Our co-hosts speak with Dr. Peter Antevy, an EMS medical director for several fire and EMS departments in Florida, about how he…
Are first responders eligible for a stimulus check?
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
New York Times seeks EMS COVID-19 stories, photos
The newspaper is seeking responses from EMS providers, as well as other healthcare professionals, about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic