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May 16, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

Study: Bystanders willing to apply specialized dressings to wounds, open to learning

A study sponsored by the American Red Cross showed that bystanders are willing to stop severe bleeding by applying specialized dressings, and…

May 16, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

How prevalent is PTSD among EMS providers?

Our co-hosts discuss a bill in the Conn. state legislature that excludes EMS personnel from receiving benefits related to post-traumatic stress disorder

May 16, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

Minn. governor signs local-led paramedic medicine bill into law

"We know there are families across the state that are going to be positively affected by this," Sen. Nick Frentz, DFL-North Mankato,…

May 16, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

2 paramedics, 3 others injured in ambulance crash

One of two smaller cars involved drifted into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into the ambulance, which was not transporting any patients…

May 16, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

10 firefighters hospitalized after fighting chemical company fire

The fire extended into an adjoining lab, prompting officials to call in a hazmat decontamination unit in case anyone had been exposed…

May 16, 2019 • JEMS News

Over 1,700 First Responders Participate in Operation Heat Shield III in Florida

Scenarios include everything from active shooters to terrorism and MCI’s.

May 16, 2019 • JEMS News

New Study Examines Lay Responders’ Ability to Stop Severe Bleeding

Does the American public feel empowered and equipped to stop life-threatening bleeding?

May 16, 2019 • JEMS News

Petition Seeks to Add EMS to Connecticut Fire, Police PTSD Bill

Many are upset that the bill leaves out emergency medical service personnel.

May 16, 2019 • JEMS News

Appleton, Wisconsin Firefighter Shot, Killed on EMS Call

A firefighter is dead, and a police officer wounded in shooting at transit center.

May 16, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS Week 2019: Culture change ‘beyond the call’

Advocate for EMS provider mental and physical health not just during EMS Week, but all year long

May 15, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

Kan. fire department plans to offer ALS in 2020

The Topeka Fire Department plans to transition from providing basic life support to providing advanced life support as firefighters respond to emergency…

May 15, 2019 • EMS1 Daily News

Man thanks air medical crew for saving his life

Though he doesn't remember them, Jayden Olson, choking back tears, said that the AirMed crew that helped save his life is the…

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