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July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

S.C. county public safety committee recommends single ambulance provider

The new response model would include EMT staffed ambulances, and send paramedics, when required, via quick response vehicles

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Lack of volunteers, funding creates uncertain future for rural ambulance squads

Dutton, Mont., crew chief: 'It’s just a big responsibility that people aren’t willing to jump into, I guess'

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Schedule set for this month’s National EMS Weekend of Honor event

After last year's COVID-19 cancellation, the ceremonies will return to Arlington July 23-25

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Teddy Bear Project hopes to comfort kids during National EMS Weekend of Honor events

150 bears will be blessed before they head to Arlington this month for children who have lost parents

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

FDNY EMS members boycott Wednesday’s Hometown Heroes ticker tape parade

'Members who are not paid will not attend,' union head said of event meant to honor COVID-19 emergency workers as pay bargaining…

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

FDNY EMS members boycott Hometown Heroes ticker-tape parade

'Members who are not paid will not attend,' union head said of event meant to honor COVID-19 emergency workers as pay bargaining…

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Ohio fire, EMS crews honored for rescuing boy with Down syndrome from house fire

Multiple departments were recognized for saving Sean Watson, a mostly nonverbal child, trapped inside a burning home

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Disrespect for NYC EMS is disrespect for EMS everywhere

New York City and other communities need to show their respect for paramedics, EMTs through pay equity

July 7, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Public safety preparations for preemptive power shutoffs

Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires

July 6, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Good grief! Should family members be present during prehospital resuscitations?

What the research on family presence during resuscitations tells us about grief and bereavement, PTSD symptoms, and any impact on the performance…

July 6, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

N.J. county creates digital maps of every school for first responders

The program allows Hunterdon County first responders to access detailed floor plans through an app on their phone

July 6, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie killed in fireworks accident

Matiss Kivlenieks died over the weekend when explosives misfired and hit him in the chest

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