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Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US
More than $2 billion will go toward helping federal, state and local government agencies prepare for and respond to the threat
High school student designs Narcan dispenser for public spaces
After finding the body of an overdose victim last spring, 17-year-old Kanishk Nazareth wanted to do something to help save lives
Va. man allegedly impersonated FF, briefly drove ambulance
The man was charged with two felonies after reportedly showing up to emergency scenes and representing himself as a volunteer firefighter
3 Calif. FFs, 2 EMS providers quarantined for potential coronavirus exposure
Health officials say the first responders came into contact with the first patient in California to die from the virus
IAFF to hold health expert briefing on coronavirus protocols
The March 10 briefing aims to inform firefighters on best practices to prevent COVID-19 exposure
EMS Today 2020 Quick Take: The forgotten art of customer service
Be proactive about meeting the needs of internal and external customers to improve the care provided by EMS
Wis. FF-medic recognized for saving infant off duty
Oak Creek Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Wargolet stopped on the side of the road to perform CPR on the three-month-old
Fired EMT breaks into station after conviction for stealing drugs
Officials say the EMT who was fired and prosecuted for stealing drugs from an ambulance returned Tuesday to break into another ambulance
BLS is more than basic, it’s fundamental to good care
The Ontario Prehospital Advanced Life Support (OPALS) Study – a must read for EMS, investigates cardiac arrest, major trauma and respiratory distress
Colo. first responders use neurofeedback therapy to cope with trauma
South Metro Fire Rescue hired a clinician to administer the therapy at its headquarters due to its popularity among personnel
Mich. town stops sending FFs on medical calls, citing financial concerns
Officials told concerned residents the town’s contracted EMS provider will still respond to the calls
2 EMTs suspended for allegedly assaulting handcuffed patient
The EMTs are accused of verbally provoking the injured man and physically striking him multiple times