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Fla. county officials ask residents to limit 911 calls to ‘true emergencies’
With EMS short staffed, overcrowded emergency departments are typing up critical personnel waiting to offload patients in Brevard County
Union: Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Disney World first responders lack sick leave, workers’ comp
The Reedy Creek Firefighters Association president points to a lack of support for firefighters and paramedics who are exposed to or contract…
Conn. volunteer firefighter-EMT dies 2 days after suffering medical emergency at fire
Burlington Volunteer Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden, 26, had been with the department for six years
Calif. first responders finish yard work after man, 93, collapses
Three paramedics with the Orange County Fire Authority stayed to finish the yard work left unfinished after a 93-year-old homeowner collapsed
La. EMS seeks ways to ease strain of COVID surge on providers
To free up more providers, some parishes will begin prioritizing calls and initially dispatch an EMT, sending a paramedic only if needed
La. EMS seeks ways to ease strain of COVID-19 surge on providers
To free up more providers, some parishes will begin prioritizing calls and initially dispatch an EMT, sending a paramedic only if needed
Kan. county officials split on using EMS budget for raises or paid training
After the ousting of the formal medical director, Sedgwick County officials are torn between using the money earmarked for EMS to increase…
Conn. VFD asks for blood donations to help firefighter-EMT in critical condition
Burlington Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden remains in the ICU after experiencing a medical emergency at three-alarm fire
Conn. VFD asks for blood donations to help FF-EMT in critical condition
Burlington Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden remains in the ICU after experiencing a medical emergency at three-alarm fire
Pinnacle 2021 Quick Take: 21 EMS staff retention ideas
Leaders share staff support and retention ideas they implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic
EMS Today live event canceled
After speaking with attendees and evaluating pandemic conditions, organizers decided a face-to-face event in San Antonio "is not possible at this time"
Book excerpt: ‘Because we care’
Russ Myers offers a handbook for EMS chaplaincy