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Vaping implications for prehospital clinical care
We are beginning to see the initial correlations with COPD that vaping has on our patients’ overall health and respiratory disease exacerbation
NC county EMS buys its first 4×4 ambulance to prepare for winter
The service purchased the four-wheel-drive ambulance after struggling through last year's winter storm
Rural Minn. EMS systems grapple with volunteer shortages
The Minnesota Department of Health says 80% of the state's rural ambulance services rely on volunteers, and 60% of volunteer services are…
Ill. first responders compete in Salvation Army’s ‘Gurneys, Guns and Hoses’ contest
Competing fire, EMS and police agencies aim to collect the most donations in the holiday bell-ringing campaign
Navy, FD surprise sailor with ceremony honoring lifesaving response
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Mark B. Shipley, who is also a volunteer firefighter, was awarded a commendation medal for resuscitating a man…
Fla. firefighter-paramedic recalls saving fellow first responder
Firefighter-Paramedic James Axiotis was off duty when he aided a police officer having a heart attack at the gym
Calif. city fire department unveils ‘Paramedic Wall of Fame’
The Wall of Fame plaque displays the names of more than 100 current and former fire department paramedics
Man called Uber after waiting 23 minutes for ambulance, fire chief says
The chief highlighted the incident at a city council meeting to suggest the fire department have its own ambulance service
Ariz. woman bit paramedic while in custody, police say
Police say the alleged attack occurred when the woman was taken to the hospital for “medical clearance”
5-year-old inspires autism sensory kits for Mich. first responders
A police detective was motivated to create the "Carter Kits" by his son, who is on the autism spectrum
First responders gather to host benefit for injured Texas paramedic
Paramedic Kenan White was seriously injured in October after a truck hit his car while he was stopped to assist with a…
Implementing crew resource management tactics in emergency medicine
CRM strategies include a consensus among crew members and confirmed communications that make tasks more efficient