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Paramedic pinned by car in NC Walmart parking lot reflects on recovery
Paramedic Heather Haynes went through six surgeries including amputation of part of her right leg
3 ways automation will impact EMS in the near future
Automated data sharing has the potential to provide insight into efficiencies, reducing errors and redundancies, resulting in better, faster patient care
Survey: Critical skills required for public safety leadership
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
Area 51: A tale of two desert gatherings
Will you be prepared if tens of thousands ‘storm’ your community?
Family sues Fla. county EMS, coach for death of HS football player
The lawsuit claims EMS providers bypassed closer hospitals, instead transporting Zachary Polsenberg, 16, to a children’s hospital 20 miles away after he…
Remembering paramedic educator, fitness advocate, Bryan Fass
EMS1 contributors acknowledge Bryan’s legacy and encourage all in EMS to continue his mission to improve wellness
Ill. widow sues ambulance service for wrongful death, claims negligence
Nancy Gabriel’s husband, James, was strapped to a gurney when it rolled off the sidewalk and overturned, causing multiple injuries
San Diego approves mental health program for first responders
The program, named after CAL FIRE Capt. Ryan Mitchell, will connect first responders with a mental health specialist via a website, phone…
Philadelphia fire department reporting practices impacts response times
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel's efforts to align how fire and EMS responses are measured includes "pot of meat" fires, dispatch time
Training Day: How EMTs should be using capnography
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Texas FF union: Beto’s debate comment on shooting response unfair to first responders
O'Rourke's campaign said the candidate shared the story not to criticize the first responders, but to criticize the weapons used in the…
Diagnosing and treating COPD in the prehospital setting
Distinguishing between COPD and comorbidities, and scaling treatment and pharmacology to disease progression