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Engaged supervisors set the tone for employee retention
Using LEAD principles, EMS leaders can encourage employee retention at their organizations
Study: Paramedics undertreat complaints of pain from black, Asian patients
A look at how paramedics treat people for pain-related emergencies shows that complaints of pain from black, Asian and Latino people are…
Study: Paramedics undertreat complaints of pain from black, Asian patients
A look at how paramedics treat people for pain-related emergencies shows that complaints of pain from black, Asian and Latino people are…
Making your EAP work for your employees
Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their…
Va. high school adds EMT training to career and tech program
Fluvanna High School students are now able to receive EMT training and become certified through the program
IAFC urges leaders to reject AAA cost reporting plan
The organization is asking fire service leaders not to sign on to the American Ambulance Association’s newly proposed cost reporting system
Md. responders, community hold ebola drill
The Frederick Memorial Hospital is required to hold an annual drill as part of the grant funding to help with being an…
2 paramedics hurt in W. Va. ambulance crash
Officials said the ambulance was responding to a call with its lights and sirens on when a truck failed to yield to…
Fla. responders return home after helping post-Hurricane Michael
The 12-member medical strike team returned to the city's Tactical Support Center Wednesday after a nine-day mission to Florida's Panhandle
California’s Prop 11: EMS Personnel Break Time Debate
A state ballot measure in Calfornia would ensure EMTs and paramedics keep radios and pagers on during breaks so they can respond…
Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Found Among Kids in 22 States
At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22 states this year, and at least 65 additional illnesses in those states are…
How to manage ambulance safety on the microscopic level
It’s important to clean and decontaminate the ambulance interior regularly to prevent the spread of germs