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Photo of the Week: RSI simulation training in action
DeSoto Parish EMS focuses on rapid sequence intubation in its monthly training simulation
Va. county switches to military-style pay scale for public safety
All sworn deputy sheriffs, emergency communications officers and firefighters will be designated in pay grades PS 1 through 26 according to their…
Why we cannot leave our safety to luck
The video of a police officer who survived being hit by a train while pursuing a suspect provides an opportunity to review…
Volunteer rural EMS service saved ER nurse with CPR device she helped fund
ER Nurse Alicia Bravo's heart stopped as she was training for a triathlon in 2017
What the FDNY medic partner attack says about toxic EMS culture
In this episode, our co-hosts debate the recent attack of an FDNY paramedic by her partner on duty, and the underlying issues…
What the FDNY medic partner attack says about toxic EMS culture
In this episode, our co-hosts debate the recent attack of an FDNY paramedic by her partner on duty, and the underlying issues…
Air ambulance lands in water during takeoff from Alaska airport
Three people were rescued from the LifeMed plane after it made an emergency water landing on Thursday morning
The lack of EMS sleep and wellness
EMS fatigue management initiatives should include education and training about fatigue, providing access to caffeine and encouraging on-shift napping if possible
New shift schedule triggers backlash at Ga. EMS
Medics said the new schedule, which increases hours and implements a shift bidding system, will increase fatigue and risks to safety
Signed Patrick Mahomes fire helmet auctioned for fallen, injured first responder families
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured…
PTSD bill draws 100+ first responders to Wis. capitol
First responders gathered to lobby for the PTSD worker’s compensation bill, which currently excludes EMS professionals
NY woman pleads guilty to $5,000 theft from ambulance service
The service's former business manager used ambulance funds to pay personal bills