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Ind. responders die in off-duty motorcycle crash
Superior Ambulance EMT Jaclyn Nauracy and South Haven Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Nicholas Branham were killed when they collided with an SUV
Paramedics find ‘rude’ note about ambulance parking location
East Midlands Ambulance Service said one of their paramedic crews was asked to “have some consideration” about where they park
EMT Codes, Credits Fellow Volunteers for Helping Save Him
As a longtime volunteer EMT and as chief of the all-volunteer Freehold EMS squad, Jeff Hoffman was the go-to guy whenever there…
Off-Duty FDNY EMT Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Queens
Authorities say 25-year-old Eric Maleh was riding the motorcycle on Utopia Parkway in Hillcrest Sunday night when he swerved around a car…
Should high school students be trained to treat MCI patients?
After DHS announced a grant for high school tourniquet training, EMS1 readers weighed in on if students should be trained to help…
Community paramedicine could ease the opioid epidemic
Using community paramedicine resources to monitor opioid-addicted patients detoxing at home could relieve the burden on EMS and ERs
Webinar to be held on Digital NG911 Readiness Checklist
The State of 911 webinar will discuss how a new digital version of the NG911 Readiness Checklist will make it easier to…
Retired firefighter-paramedic shares career experiences in memoir
Veteran first responder Conrad Gonzalez wrote “10-96 … We’re on the Way,” which includes 40 stories about saving lives
Ill. governor vetoes expanded benefits for EMS providers
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the passed measures which would have expanded benefits for paramedics and EMTs by defining them as firefighters
Opioid crisis putting strain on NH fire dept.
From October through May, the Keene Fire Department responded to at least 51 suspected opioid overdoses, administering 110 doses of naloxone to…
Off-duty FDNY EMT killed in motorcycle crash
Officials said Eric Maleh was on his motorcycle when he lost control after making a U-turn
Medic Mindset Podcast: How to become an EMS ‘lifer’
Mitigate the effects a career in EMS can take to nurture your career longevity in EMS