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Calif. firefighter tests positive for coronavirus
Officials say the Alameda firefighter is being quarantined outside the county and all fire stations will remain open
The subtle art of instructional judo
Examining the motivation behind disruptive students, and addressing their needs in the EMS classroom
Tucson Fire’s three-tiered approach to manage increasing call volumes
The department is addressing the call demand vs. resources disparity through programs focused on managing low-acuity calls and frequent system users
Tenn. FF-EMT treated tornado victims in makeshift living room triage center
Putnam County Firefighter-EMT Darrell Jennings aided at least 20 injured neighbors after a tornado swept through his community
WHO declares novel coronavirus a pandemic
The World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 will now be classified as a pandemic
5 ways you’re not getting everything out of your cardiac monitor
Follow these EMS tips to measure mean arterial pressure, monitor sepsis, rule out DKA and ensure high-quality CPR
Social distancing to control COVID-19 spread: Action items for public safety
Cancel station tours, visits, and non-essential training and travel
Ordinance would charge assisted living facilities for calling FFs to lift patients
Fire officials say the fees would hopefully deter facilities from relying too heavily on emergency services
Ala. ambulance service says city’s response time requirements are too short, unsafe
The service is calling for the requirements to match national standards as it appeals $10,000 in response-time penalties
CDC issues guidance for mass gatherings amidst coronavirus outbreak
The interim guidance outlines strategies for communities hosting large events before, during and after an outbreak has occurred in the community
Ohio agency doubling full-time firefighter-paramedics through SAFER grant
The $1 million grant will enable the agency to increase from six to 12 full-time firefighter-medics and rely less on volunteers
FD investigating after delayed response to runner who collapsed just yards from rescue crew
The fire department said they believed an ambulance had already been sent, but it was sent to the wrong location