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Why EMS leaders need to discuss the Wuhan coronavirus with the public, media
Use your familiarity, credibility and ability to speak in plain language to inform the public about the Wuhan coronavirus and how to…
Wuhan coronavirus cases in Arizona, California push US tally to 5
All of the United States cases of the new virus are in patients who had traveled to Wuhan, China, where the outbreak…
NREMT appoints new board chair
Dr. Heather Davis, associate director of the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, was appointed as board chair for the National Registry of…
4 FDNY paramedics nominated for award after rescuing man from CO-filled basement
The FDNY nominated the paramedics for the Daily News Hometown Heroes award for saving the unconscious man from lethal CO exposure
‘Trauma for Teachers’ training designed by Calif. student, fire department
The program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
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