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IAFF to hold health expert briefing on coronavirus protocols
The March 10 briefing aims to inform firefighters on best practices to prevent COVID-19 exposure
EMS Today 2020 Quick Take: The forgotten art of customer service
Be proactive about meeting the needs of internal and external customers to improve the care provided by EMS
Wis. FF-medic recognized for saving infant off duty
Oak Creek Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Wargolet stopped on the side of the road to perform CPR on the three-month-old
Fired EMT breaks into station after conviction for stealing drugs
Officials say the EMT who was fired and prosecuted for stealing drugs from an ambulance returned Tuesday to break into another ambulance
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