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Retired Wisconsin EMT Survives Life-Threatening Infection
After working as a firefighter for 13 years and an as EMT for 12, Laumann said he never thought an infection would…
Roundtable: Experts reflect on findings, trends from the 2018 EMS Trend Report
Our EMS expert panel identifies actions EMS leaders can take to improve clinical and operational performance, and to advance the profession
Neonatal abstinence syndrome: Infants falling victim to the opioid crisis
Learn how infants who were exposed to opioids present while suffering from withdrawal
Idaho dispatcher awarded for helping woman who crashed car in lake
Talina Moyer was awarded Call of the Week by an international organization after instructing a woman how to get out of her…
Scary Halloween decoration results in 911 call
An early window decoration that said “help me” prompted Jay Thomas, a concerned neighbor, to call for help
What goes in to organizing an EMS conference?
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS educator Joshua Ishmael, who coordinated this year's St. Elizabeth EMS Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio
What goes in to organizing an EMS conference?
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS educator Joshua Ishmael, who coordinated this year's St. Elizabeth EMS Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio
Minn. fire chief eyes smaller vehicles for medical calls
A smaller vehicle operated by the Minneapolis Fire Department may begin responding to some health emergencies around downtown next year
Retired firefighter-EMT survives life-threatening infection
Tom Laumann was diagnosed with pneumonia with sepsis after suffering back spasms and a dry cough and became unable to breathe
Officials: ‘Tube checking’ on deceased patients not standard practice
“If the patient is deceased at the scene, it becomes a law enforcement issue,” Whatcom County Fire District 14 Chief Jerry DeBruin…
EMTs and Paramedics Still Processing Vegas Shooting Response as 1-Year Anniversary Approaches
On Monday, the Las Vegas valley will remember the people lost on 1 October. As survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in…
Florida EMT fired and Paramedics Suspended for Failing to Follow Protocol Resulting in Death of a Patient
An internal investigation has resulted in Hillsborough County (Fla.) officials issuing disciplinary actions against four Fire Rescue personnel involved in an incident…