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EMS From a Distance: Budget basics
Be realistic when estimating future expenses and check your progress early and often to balance your budget
5 immediate action steps for Ambulance Cost Data Collection participants
Follow these five steps to save time, ensure accuracy and submit the data CMS requires to prevent a 10% reduction in EMS…
NTSB report confirms concerns before medical helicopter crash
The report on the Ohio crash that killed three in January said employees felt pressured to take flights despite dangerous weather conditions
Tenn. EMS crew aids critical crash scene en route to separate call
While heading to pick up a patient, the EMS crew discovered the crash while traveling in an ambulance after their helicopter was…
Pa. county emergency managers receive drone certificates
Seven county employees are now permitted to fly drones that can be used to assist with search-and-rescue and assessing emergency scenes
IAEP urges Conn. lawmakers to extend PTSD benefits to EMS
A proposed bill would provide workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress to firefighters and law enforcement, but currently excludes EMS personnel
Whistleblower warned UK ambulance service before 3 died
A letter sent to the East of England Ambulance Service Trust warned of “psychological abuse” before three EMS providers died within a…
Mich. ambulance stolen, crashed after police pursuit
A suspect was taken into custody and sent to the hospital after crashing the stolen rig into a tree
16 children, 3 adults treated after hazmat incident at Atlanta daycare
Officials believe a gas leak may have caused carbon monoxide poisoning at the facility
Wis. paramedic collapses at scene of house fire
Paramedic Dann Schamens was “pulseless and not breathing” before colleagues began life-saving measures, EMS officials said
Multiple injuries in Ind. ambulance crash
Officials said the ambulance crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer during an emergency transport
Through a rookie’s eyes
The wonder, compassion and joy new EMTs experience can remind us why we entered EMS in the first place