News
Tactical paramedics should be allowed to carry firearms, Ohio fire chief says
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
Former treasurer must pay back $83K to rescue squad, judge says
A judge said the former treasurer and EMT must pay back the amount she improperly spent and the cost of a state…
2 paramedics injured, SWAT team responds after attack in Pittsburgh
The paramedics were responding to a medical call when the 911 caller reportedly assaulted them
Assess patient’s complaints for associated signs or pertinent negatives
Dig deep during the assessment to either rule out or rule in specific traumatic injury or illness
10 lose jobs at Pa. 911 center, reportedly for New Year’s rum toast at work
Officials say there will be mandatory overtime and ramping up of recruit training after 10 employees left following an incident involving alcoholic…
2nd US case of Wuhan coronavirus found in patient from Illinois, CDC says
A Chicago woman who recently returned from China has been diagnosed with the novel form of coronavirus
Houston hospital system launches air ambulance service
HCA Houston Healthcare unveiled its first medical helicopter on Friday and plans to add a second helicopter later this year
Photo of the Week: EMS Explorers train at Mo. county ambulance service
The youth program participants practiced various skills including first aid, splinting and team building
FF-paramedic who needs kidney transplant inspires colleagues to become donors
Ohio Firefighter-Paramedic Mike Weissmann is currently awaiting a match to a living donor
Explosion at home of woman accused of killing paramedic
Arson is suspected in the blast at the home owned by Karen Hill, who claimed self-defense in the shooting of Paramedic Rodney…
The “great debate” of field intubation
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of intubation in the field and if it's time to end the…
The “great debate” of field intubation
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of intubation in the field and if it's time to end the…