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Nation’s ability to manage health emergencies rises
The Index analyzes 129 different measures for each state and the nation —including the number of paramedics and medical volunteers
Understanding the pediatric patient
Our co-hosts discuss the complexities of handling pediatric patients, including best practices and building confidence in the ability to treat children
Friends perform CPR after college senior goes into cardiac arrest
When a night of fun turned serious, three friends jumped into action to save a life
Ohio city approves new EMS agreement
The three-year EMS agreement will provide 24/7 ambulance service for the City of Norwalk
5 myths about the EMS volunteer shortage
The evidence does not always support common rationales given to explain the decline in volunteer memberships
5 myths about the EMS volunteer shortage
The evidence does not always support common rationales given to explain the decline in volunteer memberships
Detroit Fire and EMS Now Required to Wear Body Armor
Union worries vest requirement may lead to tasers, cameras, firearms.
Arkansas Fire Department to Train Firefighters as Paramedics
Goal in Conway is to have a paramedic on every fire truck.
Unfair Pay Leads to Staffing Shortage in Washington Ambulance Service
EMTs and paramedics have been at odds with Advanced Life Services for two years.
North Carolina Paramedics Injured in Crash
Car failed to yield to a Gaston County EMS ambulance responding to a call.
Female Firefighters at Risk of PTSD and Suicidal Thoughts
Female firefighters are at a high-risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and experiencing suicidal thoughts, compared to male firefighters, according…
Fourth Body Recovered from Waukegan Explosion Site
Explosion appears to be the result of an accident within the processes at the factory.