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March 3, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

At least 19 dead after tornadoes strike Tennessee

Emergency crews spent hours pulling survivors and bodies from wrecked buildings

March 3, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ohio lawmakers introduce alternate PTSD treatment bill for first responders

The two representatives plan to offer the bill as an alternative to the workers' compensation bill already passed by the state House

March 3, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Woman spits on paramedics, bites officer during overdose call, police say

The woman faces multiple charges of aggravated assault

March 3, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Flu-like symptoms seen in some Wash. FFs quarantined for coronavirus

A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility

March 3, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Some Wash. FFs quarantined for coronavirus showing flu-like symptoms

A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

My day in court: 3 lessons for EMS

What I learned about professionalism, advancing EMS and the importance of attention-to-detail in a PCR during my week at jury duty

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Woman arrested for punching firefighter at medical call

The woman had previously been arrested for allegedly spitting on medical staff and battering a police officer in separate incidents

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Implementing Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport

The task and timeline ahead for the 205 organizations selected under ET3 as we remove the perverse incentive of only getting paid…

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. organization exceeds fundraising goal for first responder ballistic vests

The "Invest in Vests" fundraiser raised enough money to buy 92 vests for firefighters, EMS personnel and police

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

The virus has a new name: Infodemic

World Health Organization leaders take point on combatting misinformation and fear-mongering associated with the coronavirus

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Mom holding onto baby isn’t an acceptable transport option

If children aren’t properly restrained in the back of your ambulance, it puts everyone at risk

March 2, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Rapid Response: Quarantine of public safety personnel takes COVID-19 impact to new level

Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially…

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