Fla. EMS conference to implement on-site rapid PCR COVID-19 testing
May 26, 2021
Organizers say the tests will both keep attendees safe and help health officials understand how many asymptomatic people may be attending large events
NEMSIS, PWW release new HIPAA resource for EMS agencies
May 26, 2021
The HIPAA workplace poster can be posted at EMS stations to remind providers of key do's and don'ts
Police: 8 killed in shooting at San Jose rail yard
May 26, 2021
Officials said the suspect, an employee at the rail yard, had also died
Police: Multiple deaths in shooting at San Jose railyard
May 26, 2021
Officials didn't immediately give an exact number but said that the suspect had died
Mich. EMS leaders put out urgent call for state lawmakers to fund ambulance services
May 26, 2021
EMS officials testified before state legislative committees saying medics are going underpaid and the system is at risk of collapse
Climber in critical condition after falling nearly 1K feet down Alaskan mountain
May 26, 2021
Officials said the Canadian man "was alive but unresponsive due to multiple traumatic injuries"
Texas man allegedly impersonated first responders, stole AED
May 26, 2021
EMS providers reported several encounters with the suspect, including one in which he was allegedly carrying a firearm
NY legislature passes bill allowing air ambulances to carry blood
May 25, 2021
The bill passed unanimously in the Assembly and Senate and is now headed to the governor's desk
What STEMI patients need paramedics to know
May 25, 2021
Our co-hosts sit down with Rob Theriault, a 35-year paramedic veteran, and a recent STEMI patient, who gives listeners both sides of the emergency
Should future paramedics be required to obtain associate degrees?
May 25, 2021
Our co-hosts tackle the topic of paramedic education and how it would affect the EMS industry