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Opioid pilot program saved 200 lives in Texas county
The program includes both short-term and long-term measures to improve the survival of those dealing with substance abuse issues
Dates, venue announced for 2020 National EMS Weekend of Honor
This year’s event to honor fallen EMS providers will be held in Maryland in mid-May
Man collapses at meeting where residents questioned reduced emergency services
Residents were raising concerns about the firing of an Alaska fire chief and assistant chief when a man collapsed, prompting an EMS…
Federal survey reveals high public trust in EMS services, providers
The vast majority of respondents to the NHTSA survey said they considered EMS to be an essential government service
Reporting, investigating and just culture
Just culture moves an EMS agency to a better understanding of its current practices and the essential steps for improvement
Safety and security in places of worship
Fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel can play an important role in the layers of safety that protect religious gatherings in the…
Beneath the Vest: Paramedic depression and anxiety recovery
Paramedic and volunteer firefighter Ashley Neubauer shares her journey through depression, anxiety and flashbacks
6 reasons to take the EMS Trend Report survey
Data collection for the 2020 EMS Trend Report closes on February 15. Show up to contribute to the future of our profession
Arbitrator upholds firing of Ohio FF-EMT for using large needle on 13-year-old
The arbitrator said the firefighter-EMT gave varying accounts of the incident and failed to contain her emotions during the call
Arbitrator upholds firing of Ohio FF-medic for using large needle on 13-year-old
The arbitrator said the firefighter gave varying accounts of the incident and failed to contain her emotions during the call
Colo. FD lauds CPR method modeled after race track pit crew
The department has used the pit crew resuscitation model for five years and says it has helped them save more lives
St. Louis FD ambulance has close call with drive-by shooter
A pickup truck struck with bullets crashed into the ambulance after the shooting