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Ala. city first responders to train for active shooter response
The previous response plan called for EMS personnel to hold up outside the scene until police had made their response and wait…
Ret. Conn. firefighter-medic dies from line-of-duty injuries
James “Woody” Woodman was critically injured in a crash on Oct. 5, 1999, while on duty
Conn. town recognized as HEARTSafe Community for EMS commitment to cardiac response
Mansfield was recognized for its ongoing commitment to using CPR and defibrillators to save lives
Man Who Violently Stabbed Portland Paramedic Released to Supervision Program
Multnomah County supervision system said to be overburdened.
Patient Abandonment Investigation Uncovers South Carolina Medic’s Troubled Past
Investigation reveals prior documentation of paramedic’s drug use while on-duty.
Three Dead after 15-Hour Standoff at New Hampshire Hotel
DEA and law enforcement were engaged in gunfire when serving a warrant in Manchester.
3 scenarios where you’ll be glad you have this rugged case
Pelican’s newest lightweight and durable case is built specifically for EMS and fire needs
Sexual assault against fire/EMS providers: Talk about it
Define what behaviors are off limits and what to do if an assault against emergency responders does occur
Pulsara CEO stresses importance of effective documentation, communication
Our co-hosts sit down with Dr. James Woodson, founder and CEO of Pulsara, who discusses the importance of communication and documentation when…
Book Excerpt: ‘Life and Death Matters’
In this book, two veteran paramedics explore the characteristics needed to succeed in time critical emergencies in prehospital medicine
NY ambulance services: Governor’s Medicaid cut could ‘collapse industry’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a Medicaid cut that has ambulance services nervous about the future of the industry
Ambulance windows smashed while providers on call
The windows of a West Midlands Ambulance Service rig were smashed while providers were inside a patient’s home