Md. volunteer EMT has lived at fire station since start of pandemic
August 20, 2020
Pikesville EMT John Schretlen, 26, joined the department in February and has worked on the ambulance almost every day since the pandemic began
Survey: Are you obligated to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
August 20, 2020
Take 2 minutes to help us examine EMS influenza and COVID-19 vaccination policies, practices and perceptions
FDNY union: City plans to cut 400 EMS providers
August 20, 2020
FDNY EMS Local 257 President Oren Barzilay said the city's plan to eliminate hundreds of EMS positions will put lives at risk
Appeals court: Cleveland EMS captain fired for Facebook posts can resume lawsuit against city
August 20, 2020
Former Cleveland EMS Capt. Jamie Marquardt was fired for posts that appeared on his Facebook page expressing joy over the death of Tamir Rice
American Girl dolls feature a hero with heart
August 19, 2020
The newest American Girl doll inspiration, RAA EMT April O’Quinn, is a guiding force for new and future EMS providers
7 must-do steps for flood disaster preparation
August 19, 2020
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring.
New resource offers strategies for promoting COVID-19 prevention in communities
August 19, 2020
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published guidance that draws from other successful public health campaigns to help EMS leaders and other officials encourage healthy behaviors
A case for eliminating patient refusals in EMS
August 19, 2020
Changing models of patient centered care demand EMS revamp the traditional refusal model and adopt collaborative informed decision making
4 steps to improve EMS workplace investigations
August 19, 2020
A just culture and a basic internal investigation framework can help leaders prevent and address misconduct
Va. EMT made into American Girl doll
August 19, 2020
Richmond Ambulance Authority EMT April O'Quinn was nominated by her niece to have a "Heroes With Heart" doll made in her likeness