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NAEMT announces 2021 National EMS Awards of Excellence recipients
Paramedic of the year, EMT of the year, combat medic of the year and other award winners will be recognized at EMS…
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. is the first country to fully approve the shot, in a move that may pave the way for additional mandates
At least 10 killed, dozens missing in Tenn. flash floods
The town of McEwen was pummeled with about 17 inches of rain in less than a day, prompting water rescues, road closures…
Texas city approves plans for fire-based EMS
The Mission Fire Fighters Association noted firefighters heavily pushed for fire-based EMS because of high call volume and the lack of a…
Unvaccinated Wash. firefighters will no longer be able to respond to medical calls
The vaccine requirement applies to salaried and volunteer responders in Skagit County fire districts
EMS physicians, leaders support vaccine mandate for all EMS clinicians
NAEMSP, NEMSMA agree that “it is critical” for paramedics, EMS physicians and other EMS providers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Pinnacle 2021 talk: Which areas of EMS need an update?
In this episode, our hosts discuss a Pinnacle presentation by Bryan Bledsoe, and do a deep dive on the industry aspects he…
Simplify patient care reporting and optimize accounts receivable with integrated ePCR and billing solutions
Find out how the one-two punch of charting and billing software from ZOLL Data Systems can help your EMS agency improve both…
Maine healthcare workers fear staff exits due to vaccine mandate
There is increased worry among behavioral health agencies and paramedics that the vaccine mandate will add to long-standing staffing shortage
S.C. city rallies around paramedic placed on ventilator from COVID-19
Community members and first responders held a prayer vigil for Paramedic Richard McKinney, who was placed on a ventilator this week
Quick-acting N.Y. poll worker saves a life in CPR rescue
Robert Ramsey, 78, collapsed on June 19 and was revived by Elections Surveyor Michael Arvanites who started CPR
Calif. city to require vaccines for all city employees
In Santa Ana, City Manager Kristine Ridge announced this week plans to mandate vaccines against COVID-19, except for city employees who request to be exempted…