FDNY EMS union head says crews under attack: Windows smashed, items thrown, rigs graffitied
April 21, 2021
FDNY EMS Local 2507 President Oren Barzilay cited a string of vandalism in addition to dozens of assaults on personnel
7 off-duty first responders help save man choking at NJ restaurant
April 21, 2021
The police officer, firefighter and EMS providers from five different departments were at the same restaurant by coincidence
9 kids wounded in shootout at 12-year-old’s birthday party in Louisiana
April 21, 2021
Police said the most serious injuries were to a 16-year-old shot in the stomach and a 14-year-old wounded in the head
NM city to launch Alternative Response Unit for low-threat 911 calls
April 21, 2021
The unit will be composed of a police officer, a paramedic, a behavioral health caseworker and a social worker
Tenn. bill would require death penalty or life sentence for killings of first responders
April 20, 2021
The law would apply to first-degree murder of first responders performing official duties
A no-win situation: When medical director orders violate policy
April 20, 2021
Should Kansas providers face discipline for not transporting a patient who was breathing?
Study: In-ambulance telehealth consultation leads to faster stroke treatment
April 20, 2021
South Carolina researchers found that door-to-treatment time was cut by 18 minutes with in-ambulance telehealth consultation
What’s in your tactical medical kit?
April 20, 2021
When you’re on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose?
First responder cyclist group to host interactive mental health campaign
April 20, 2021
The #MomevementIsMedicine campaign encourages first responders and their loved ones to stay active while learning resiliency skills
The XShear cuts to the heart of the matter
April 20, 2021
If you are a provider with an IFAK, or a tactical medic, you will want to upgrade to these shears