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Survivor Suicides Worry Parkland Community
The community of Parkland, Florida, is focusing attention on its suicide prevention programs after two survivors of the Florida high school massacre…
Probation for Georgia EMT Accused of Punching Handcuffed Teen
Police bodycam shows former EMT strike the restrained patient after being spat on.
Allina Health Launches Paid EMT Training Program
Goal of the EMT boot camp is to train and hire community members as EMTs.
Houston Approves Ambulance Fee Hike, New EMS Charges
City council approves first substantial hike in transport cost since 2012.
Cruise Passengers Recall Helicopter Rescues
Hundreds of passengers were winched off the heaving ship by helicopter, one-by-one as winds howled around them in the dark of night.
Training Day: 4 hemorrhage control solutions that stop the bleed
Train for hemorrhage control with a focus on EMS patient care beyond the ‘Stop the Bleed’ basics, with hemostatic agents, TXA and…
Caught on video: Are they liable for their ‘patient’s’ death?
Four hours after an EMS crew released Paul Tarashuck, he was struck and killed by a vehicle; David Givot breaks down issues…
Caught on video: Are they liable for their ‘patient’s’ death?
Four hours after an EMS crew released Paul Tarashuck, he was struck and killed by a vehicle; David Givot breaks down issues…
Mass. city mayor proposes ambulance service run by fire department
Mayor Donna Holaday presented the city's desire to operate its own ambulance service staffed by firefighters already trained as EMTs
Ga. man steals ambulance from hospital bay
William Calvin Chastain allegedly stole a WellStar Kennestone Hospital ambulance and drove it 25 miles away before abandoning it in a nearby…
SD paramedic allegedly stole opioids from ambulance service
Paramedic Dane Arredondo is charged with stealing several different kinds of drugs from the Oglala Sioux Tribe Ambulance Service on the Pine…
Patient handovers: 10 things you need to know to save lives
What EMS providers need to know and do to avoid serious breakdowns in the continuity of care