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How one agency cut injuries and boosted morale with a powered patient transport system
MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Texas reduced lost-time hours by 86 percent in the first year after adopting Stryker’s powered patient transport system
LODD: Ohio flight paramedic found dead at base
MedFlight flight paramedic Mark Potter, 28, was found dead of an unknown cause
The best advice for new EMS workers
Our co-hosts discuss the most helpful pieces of advice they received when starting their careers and what new industry personnel should know
EMT saves partner who was suffering from stroke
When Aetna Ambulance EMT Ray Berwick realized his partner Chris Cabral was suffering a stroke last month, he quickly rushed him to…
Former firefighter-paramedic admits to stealing, using painkillers on duty
Michael L. Fostich admitted that he removed vials of morphine and fentanyl from locked safes on ambulances throughout 2016
Former firefighter-paramedic pleads guilty to stealing painkillers while on duty
Michael L. Fostich admitted that he removed vials of morphine and fentanyl from locked safes on ambulances throughout 2016
Pennsylvania Facing Fire and EMS Crisis
A commission of fire and EMS organizations, as well as state lawmakers, released a report with 27 recommendations to improve fire and…
10 steps to organizing a cardiac arrest survivor celebration
Survivor celebrations promote awareness of cardiac arrest and create an opportunity to celebrate EMS success
How to celebrate the importance of 911 emergency dispatchers in the chain of survival
A 911 communications center displays a lifesaver ring as a visual reminder of the purposeful work dispatchers do for their communities
Important Technology, Mobility and Vehicle Options Every First Responder Must Know for 2019
Integrated technology solution provider, Island Tech Solutions (ITS), IDs upcoming end of life and end of sales information affecting tools and equipment…
Podcast interview: EMS1 Editor-in-Chief describes content selection process
EMS Office Hours podcast sat down with Greg Friese to discuss the process of selecting news articles for EMS1 readers and assigning…
2018 national opioid overdose data released
A report from ESO found that most opioid overdoses are unintentional and involve illicit drugs, and many overdose patients are interested in…