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LODD: Fla. firefighter-paramedic dies while clearing hurricane debris
Gulf County Fire and Emergency Services firefighter-paramedic Brad Price was helping family members clear debris when a tree fell on the tractor…
Hurricane deployment is not Beach Week for Ambulance Strike Teams
Operating in the public eye under conditions that may require evacuation or assisting colleagues at a moment’s notice means responders must be…
New Process for Rapidly Updating National EMS Scope of Practice Model
The recent effort to revise the Model included the development of two emergent updates, released in 2017, to address the growing efforts to put…
Mesa Fire to Outfit All Fire/EMS Crews With Bulletproof Vests
The Mesa Fire Department has purchased body armor for its firefighters so they can be protected during dangerous incidents.
Athlete Thanks Paramedics Who Save Her Life
One of the first things the patient wanted to do once she got out of the hospital was thank the paramedics who…
Safety Lighting Device Aims to Save Lives of First Responders by Increasing Visibility
Guardian Angel, a manufacturer of premium wearable safety lights, seeks to advance its mission of protecting first responders from preventable struck-by injuries…
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