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San Diego Fire Rescue struggles with response times, closes some coverage gaps
An internal analysis of 700,000 emergency calls between 2015 and 2020, shows a drop in how often the city meets its response…
Paramedic shot at NC Juneteenth event
A paramedic was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot at an event honoring Juneteenth Day
Wash. EMT dad inspires medical service that runs in the family
From the time EMT Randy Scott's children were little, they understood the importance of helping those in need, even during family vacations
Woman allegedly steals LAFD ambulance, crashes into pole
Police say a woman stole an ambulance while first responders were responding to a 911 call
Calif. county holds emergency preparedness fair for residents
The Yuba County Office of EMS held a fair to educate residents on what to do during a natural disaster, and handed…
Is your stretcher mattress holding up under increased infection control?
When decon is not enough to assure patient comfort and safety, consider replacing your stretcher mattress with an affordable, durable substitute
How anchoring can cause medical errors
EMS providers need to understand anchoring, a type of cognitive bias, to prevent errors in prehospital patient assessment and care
VIDEO: Bronx patient tries to force his way back into FDNY ambulance
A man breaks out of an FDNY rig during transport, only to attack the rig while demanding to be let back in,…
1-click Prime Day tips for public safety
What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
A legal view of the medical marijuana in EMS debate
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome attorney David C. Holland to talk from a legal perspective about the use…
Mass. city mulls creation of non-police crisis response team
The Springfield Community Crisis Response Team would be comprised of one EMT or nurse and one clinician that would be available 24/7…
Analysis: Ore. city should keep ambulance service
A public analysis confirmed that the City of Ashland would not financially or operationally benefit from eliminating Ashland Fire & Rescue's ambulance service