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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.
Georgia Sprinter Impaled by Javelin
Part of the javelin was removed during surgery at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Sacramento looks to add bike medics to fire department
The addition of bikes to the fire department would allow paramedics to respond more quickly and efficiently to medical emergencies
Paramedic feared for safety of first responders during call to murder scene
After discovering two young girls were dead, first responders attempting to treat the father were frightened by his demeanor and conversation
Mo. college paramedic cohort breaks gender barriers
The first-ever all-female paramedic cohort at Ozarks Technical Community College Waynesville Center features six women with a range of experience in emergency…
Fla. FD joins regional transport system to handle infectious patient transport
Two rescue units are being equipped with AeroClave decontamination units and isolation capsules for safe transport