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Pinnacle 2021 Quick Take: ‘Think outside the shoe’ to assess, solve leadership challenges
Jessica Cox shared lessons of resilience and courage to inspire EMS leaders during the Pinnacle EMS keynote presentation
AMR offers earn while you learn program in NH
After successfully completing the program and obtaining their state certification, participants will be promoted to EMT-B with a pay increase
Gov. DeSantis hands out checks to first responders as part of ‘Florida’s Heroes’ initiative
The state allocated approximately $208 million to distribute one-time relief payments of up to $1,000 to over 193,000 first responders
‘Emergency!’ stars to produce documentary sharing real-life paramedic stories
“Into the Unknown: The Paramedics’ Journey” will tell the story of modern paramedics on the ground
Spotlight: Decon7 Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures tactical decontamination solutions for responders
The company's signature product, D7, is a portable, ready-to-use low burden system that reduces the spread of contamination and minimizes exposure risk…
Study: Improved treatment for stroke patients after EMS transport policy change
A study published in JAMA Neurology found stroke patients received higher levels of treatment at comprehensive stroke centers vs. the nearest stroke…
Oklahoma City ambulance service looks for help with staffing shortage
Amid case surges, fire department medics will be authorized temporarily to transport patients suffering heart attacks and other related symptoms
Why systems of care that scale represent the future of EMS
Flexible and scalable care systems that support clinicians for a variety of out-of-hospital needs will help reduce errors and improve outcomes
Police: Pa. man shoots at medics, police, then flees
Michael S. Spence, 28, is facing numerous charges in two cases, including aggravated assault, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment
LODD: Ind. medic collapses during transport of pediatric patients
Owen County EMS Paramedic Brandon Staley was treating two children in the back of the ambulance when he lost consciousness and was…
Armed man attacks 2 NY EMTs during transport, briefly hijacks rig
During transport, a man allegedly attacked 2 EMTS with a knife and took over the wheel for a short period of time…
Paramedic vs. EMT: Which path is right for you?
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming a basic EMT