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Calif. capital to require all city employees to get vaccinated or face discipline
Unions representing first responders in Sacramento voice concerns over vaccine mandate
Keith Griffiths, Kelly Cope honored at Pinnacle
Two EMS standouts were recognized with the Pinnacle Lifetime Achievement and Emerging EMS Leader awards
Fitch EMS Foundation announced at Pinnacle
Fitch & Associates partners orchestrated the non-profit as a surprise for Founding partner Jay Fitch, PhD, to advance EMS leadership opportunities
Pinnacle 2021 Quick Take: Moments like these define successful EMS leaders
Jay Fitch delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address to EMS leaders on how to future-ready their organization
Maine requires COVID-19 vaccine for all healthcare workers
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
Acadian eyes tiered response amidst La. COVID surge
Medics are preparing to treat some patients at home rather than transport them to hospitals
Kelly Grayson explains: Advanced airway management via the SALAD method
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how to use the SALAD method in advanced airway management scenarios, dishing their top tips
Fla. county officials ask residents to limit 911 calls to ‘true emergencies’
With EMS short staffed, overcrowded emergency departments are typing up critical personnel waiting to offload patients in Brevard County
Union: Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Disney World first responders lack sick leave, workers’ comp
The Reedy Creek Firefighters Association president points to a lack of support for firefighters and paramedics who are exposed to or contract…
Conn. volunteer firefighter-EMT dies 2 days after suffering medical emergency at fire
Burlington Volunteer Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden, 26, had been with the department for six years
Calif. first responders finish yard work after man, 93, collapses
Three paramedics with the Orange County Fire Authority stayed to finish the yard work left unfinished after a 93-year-old homeowner collapsed
La. EMS seeks ways to ease strain of COVID surge on providers
To free up more providers, some parishes will begin prioritizing calls and initially dispatch an EMT, sending a paramedic only if needed