FEMA sends ambulances to Minnesota as interfacility transfers rise nearly 500%
November 19, 2020
The 25 ambulances and crews are set to begin a two-week deployment to the state on Friday
Biden talks COVID-19, layoffs, mental health in roundtable with FF-medic, healthcare workers
November 19, 2020
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders and healthcare workers have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to provide funding for local and state governments to prevent layoffs
Report on fatal Alaska air ambulance crash suggests crew unbuckled their safety restraints
November 19, 2020
Alaska NTSB Chief Clint Johnson said the investigation into the crash that killed Pilot Patrick Coyle, Flight Medic Margaret Langston and Flight Nurse Stacie Morse has been "very challenging" and…
Rural Idaho EMS crews face challenges as hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients
November 19, 2020
Minidoka Memorial EMS Director Mark Phillips said the winter season will further complicate transports as medical helicopters are no longer able to fly
Memorial unveiled for Nev. medical flight crews killed in 2004, 2016 crashes
November 19, 2020
The memorial at Elko Regional Airport includes a bronze plaque inscribed with the names of the pilots, flight medics and flight nurses killed in the Access Air and American MedFlight…
The importance of credentialed leaders
November 18, 2020
Properly trained EMS leaders can navigate change while retaining talent and improving care
Examining red lights and sirens data with Jeff Jarvis, MD
November 18, 2020
Reduce unneeded red lights and sirens responses, while targeting time-critical emergencies
Chicago paramedic who fought for more ambulances retires after 45 years
November 18, 2020
The number of ambulances in the Chicago Fire Department's fleet has more than doubled since Paramedic Crew Chief Pat Fitzmaurice began his career there
Congress members introduce bill to make National First Responders Day a federal holiday
November 18, 2020
The bill would make Oct. 28 the nation's 11th legal public holiday, a designation currently given to days such as Memorial Day, Independence Day and Christmas
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective, could seek emergency approval within days
November 18, 2020
Moderna also said earlier this week that its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective after an analysis