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January 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Former firefighter-paramedic files claim alleging gender discrimination

The former fire rescue employee's wrongful termination claim alleges she was unfairly singled out for her gender and social media use

January 7, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Puerto Rico hit with nearly a dozen earthquakes, aftershocks

Local media reported that one person had died and another was injured in a home collapse in the aftermath of an initial…

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ambulance window struck, cracked by BB gun shots

Crewmembers said they heard two bangs and realized the rig’s back window had been broken

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Texas city equips 240 Stop the Bleed kits to distribute during disasters

Bags containing 40 kits each are now stocked in all Fort Worth MedStar supervisor response vehicles for use during mass casualty incidents

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Texas city EMS stockpiles Stop the Bleed kits in case of disaster

Bags containing 40 kits each are now stocked in all Fort Worth MedStar supervisor response vehicles for use during mass casualty incidents

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Rapid Response: Roadway incidents are a hot zone for EMS

The LODD of Paramedic Supervisor Matt C. Smelser is a tragic reminder of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce…

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Medic’s complaint prompts proposed change to Fla. county harassment policy

A county commissioner wants complainants to be able to appeal decisions after an EMS employee’s harassment claim was dismissed

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS World Expo Quick Take: Challenges and best practices in prehospital cricothyrotomy

Flight physician Cynthia M. Griffin shares lessons learned from an emergency surgical cricothyrotomy performed in a prehospital setting

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Rapid Response: Preplanning, unified command proves essential during Pa. Turnpike MCI

Pennsylvania Turnpike crash underscores importance of MCI planning, unified command efforts and rehab services for long-duration events

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ohio city fire department reaches 10th anniversary of transporting patients

The fire department says it has generated more than $7.3 million in revenue after the decision in 2009 to provide medical transports

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Kan. county ambulance returns after nearly year-long makeover

The box of the nearly 10-year-old ambulance was remounted onto a new chassis, repainted and equipped with a new cot system

January 6, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ambulance crew, police, hospital staff failed to realize man was shot, lawsuit claims

The family of homicide victim Frank Navaroli III said there was a delay in recognizing and treating the 27-year-old's gunshot wound

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