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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
EMS study offers 2 paths forward for Ind. county
County officials were told their two options include enhancing the current EMS contract or starting their own service
EMTs added to FD day shift in milestone for NC county
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County's southern region
EMT killed in crash honored with memorial scholarship
The James Bloss EMS Scholarship Fund will go toward helping high school students and young adults earn their EMT license
Mental health, EMS crisis named top 2 priorities for Pa. counties
County leaders will seek more resources for mental health services and EMS agencies in the coming year
Fla. man accused of stealing, overturning ambulance
Authorities say the man also toppled a mailbox and nearly struck a police car
Rapid Response: First due priorities in a hazmat MCI
The LAFD was dispatched to a report of several children experiencing symptoms after jet fuel fell on their school, demonstrating the need…
How to practice the EMS response to an MCI
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens