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Wuhan coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
Wuhan coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
$24.7M communications upgrade to replace 20-year-old gear for Pa. county first responders
Luzerne County signed a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to order more than 3,000 radios to replace the old analog system
Toxic Partners: The damage they do in EMS
The next generation of EMTs can’t learn if we’re not kind or patient enough to teach them
Human trafficking awareness training planned for 3,000 Calif. first responders
Firefighters and EMS providers in San Diego County will learn how to spot and help victims of sex and labor trafficking
EMS provider found guilty of manslaughter in fatal ambulance crash
Witnesses said the ambulance did not have its sirens on, ran a red light and was going nearly 20 miles per hour…
Paramedic, 5 police officers injured in Pa. apartment fire
A total of 11 people suffered smoke inhalation at the massive overnight blaze
5 CPR and AED instruction tips for EMS educators
Teaching CPR hones teaching, public speaking and audience engagement skills
Hawaii paramedic emotionally recalls shooting that killed 2 police officers
Honolulu Paramedic Kaipo Hayashida was one of a group of first responders honored by a local school on Tuesday
Former EMS director arrested over missing narcotics
Authorities say the narcotics were ordered and paid for through the agency by the ex-director but never used for EMS purposes
What EMS needs to know about 2019 nCoV
While the Wuhan coronavirus presents like influenza or other respiratory illnesses, there are 3 additional steps EMS should take to manage suspected…
IAFC compiles Wuhan coronavirus resources for fire, EMS leaders
The association encouraged chiefs to go over a preparedness checklist and guidelines for infection control