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How to control the spread of MRSA
An EMS provider’s guide to stopping staph
NJ town ambulance squad shuts down after eviction, staffing troubles
The squad chose to cease service in 2020 after its staff was reduced to just eight volunteers
Bystander CPR is less common in Hispanic neighborhoods, study finds
The study findings suggest a need for more CPR training in Hispanic communities
Ga. paramedic stabbed in neck by patient
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service Paramedic Corey Dover was stabbed close to his spine with a 3-inch knife
Getting your patient to go to the hospital: Evoking empathy
When the patient sees their emergency through the eyes of someone who cares for them, they can act for that person
Why the media singles out wrongdoing by firefighters, EMTs
Do the right thing because it is right, but also do the right thing because your job, supported by the currency of…
Hawaii motorcyclist dies after hitting ambulance
Police said the man was attempting to pass an ambulance responding to a call
Fewer fire fatalities, but spike in medical emergencies in 2019, FDNY says
Fire fatalities in New York City fell by 25% last year, but 2019 also saw the second-highest amount of medical emergencies in…
EMS management: Moving responsibility upward
Many management systems that perceive a lack of discipline in their field crews are actually missing a lack of effective leadership
Conn. town FFs, EMS providers, dispatchers come together to form ice hockey team
The team of first responders joined the Connecticut Hockey League and made it through the semi-final playoff round this season
Ga. ambulance company pays $65K HIPAA settlement
The settlement stems from a 2012 incident of an unencrypted laptop falling from the back of an ambulance
7 church security team responsibilities
How EMS, fire and law enforcement officials can prepare faith-based groups in their communities for the commonplace and out-of-the ordinary incidents that…