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March 3, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Some Wash. FFs quarantined for coronavirus showing flu-like symptoms

A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

My day in court: 3 lessons for EMS

What I learned about professionalism, advancing EMS and the importance of attention-to-detail in a PCR during my week at jury duty

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Woman arrested for punching firefighter at medical call

The woman had previously been arrested for allegedly spitting on medical staff and battering a police officer in separate incidents

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Implementing Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport

The task and timeline ahead for the 205 organizations selected under ET3 as we remove the perverse incentive of only getting paid…

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. organization exceeds fundraising goal for first responder ballistic vests

The "Invest in Vests" fundraiser raised enough money to buy 92 vests for firefighters, EMS personnel and police

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

The virus has a new name: Infodemic

World Health Organization leaders take point on combatting misinformation and fear-mongering associated with the coronavirus

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Mom holding onto baby isn’t an acceptable transport option

If children aren’t properly restrained in the back of your ambulance, it puts everyone at risk

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Rapid Response: Quarantine of public safety personnel takes COVID-19 impact to new level

Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially…

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

LODD: Paramedic killed in Ala. ambulance crash

Care Ambulance Paramedic David Mimms, 54, was killed and three others were injured in the collision

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Next-generation 911 spreads to local Fla. departments

One county recently purchased a system using a $100,000 state grant

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

W.Va. House passes bill requiring AEDs at all sports games and practices after student’s death

Officials said ambulances equipped with AEDs are currently only required at some games in the state

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Behavioral emergency: 6 EMS success tips

Follow these methods to facilitate a safe contact with a patient experiencing hallucinations, suicidal ideations or acting violently

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