FDA approves emergency rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
December 11, 2020
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
Research shows racial disparities in bystander AED use
December 11, 2020
Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were found to have lower rates of bystander AED use than white neighborhoods
Lawmakers propose bill to expand use of COVID-19 relief funds
December 11, 2020
The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use relief funds to replace lost income
Nick Nudell explains the working theory behind EMS COVID-19 vaccine guidelines
December 11, 2020
On this episode, our hosts are joined by the president of the American Paramedic Association who details the collaborative effort behind the vaccine guides with the National EMS Management Association
Pa. first responders receive nearly $550K in donations from local resort
December 11, 2020
Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian VanSickle said he was in shock after being invited to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and presented with a six-figure donation
Calif. county health officials say ambulances, patients ‘waiting hours’ for ER beds
December 11, 2020
Orange County's director of EMS said that an "overwhelming increase" in COVID-19 patients has created a crisis for the county's healthcare system
Colleagues remember Neb. FF-EMT who died due to COVID-19
December 11, 2020
Ponca Firefighter-EMT Bob Kneifl, known in the community as "Husker Bob," served as a volunteer first responder for 26 years and was also a fire prevention officer
FDA advisory panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
December 11, 2020
The FDA could sign off on emergency use of the vaccine within days following the advisory panel's recommendation
Photo of the Week: Christmas lights and sirens
December 11, 2020
Hopkins County (Texas) EMS members in Franklin County shared this dazzling photo of their rig after attending a local Christmas parade
COVID-19 reinfection FAQs
December 10, 2020
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2