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1K healthcare workers deploying to Mississippi to address shortages
The governor said 808 nurses, three certified registered nurse anesthetists, 22 nurse practitioners, 193 respiratory therapist and 20 paramedics will be deployed…
AIMHI recognizes Refresh2021, Prodigy EMS for excellence in education
More than 30,000 providers have enrolled in Refresh 2021, completing more than 500,000 class hours
Ind. paramedic dies after medical emergency during training
Paramedic Kyle Martincic is the first line-of-duty death for the White River Township Fire Department
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Mission critical communications networks and Wireless WAN work in concert to enable first responders to make informed decisions and act quickly
IAFC urges fire chiefs to advocate mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of fire, EMS personnel
"A vaccination ensures that our personnel 'do no harm' to those who call upon us," reads the association's position statement
S.C. paramedic dies from COVID-19
Lancaster County EMS Paramedic Richard McKinney died of complications from the virus
N.C. 911 center, plagued by staff shortages, deals with dispatch mix-ups
One resident told a local news station that an ambulance was sent to the wrong address and that a few weeks later,…
Diagnostic dilemma: Syncope vs. seizure
Shattering assumptions with a case study roundup
N.Y. towns combine ambulance services amid staffing shortages
The towns of Cape Vincent and Lyme will consolidate EMS services in an effort to reduce response times and fully staff rigs
‘Dire situation’ with COVID-19: Kan. hospital overloaded, diverting ambulances
"This is our situation. This is our reality. We are not crying 'wolf,'" said Robert Kenagy, president and CEO of Stormont Vail Health
Maine extends EMS vaccine mandate by 2 weeks
Dozens of EMS workers spoke in opposition to mandatory vaccinations during a public meeting on Monday, saying they or their colleagues may…
COVID-19 is pushing Fla. ambulance service to its limits and beyond
Fla. counties are launching new ambulances, using fire rescue vehicles to transport patients amidst, high volumes, hospital bypasses