La. offers $250 in hazard pay on first-come, first-served basis
July 14, 2020
Lawmakers have allocated $50 million in hazard pay for first responders, essential workers; applications can be filed starting Wednesday
La. offers $50M in hazard pay on first-come, first-served basis
July 14, 2020
Eligible first responders and other essential workers can begin filing applications Wednesday to receive a one-time $250 stipend
4 patient assessment scenarios that are actually useful for EMS students
July 14, 2020
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class's patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
Lawsuit claims former Chicago FF sexually harassed medic-in-training
July 14, 2020
The paramedic trainee claims the firefighter groped and made lewd remarks toward him, and that other firefighters tried to cover up the incident
EMT asked to remove thin line, half-Confederate flags at racetrack
July 14, 2020
The EMT at Ruidoso Downs Race Track in New Mexico was told to take down a thin red line flag, thin blue line flag and half-U.S., half-Confederate flag that were…
Watch: Virtual play tells stories of EMS providers in pandemic
July 13, 2020
The play, based on interviews with EMS providers and other healthcare personnel, can be streamed online until August 4
Red Cross puts out call for EMS volunteers in Calif.
July 13, 2020
The pandemic has created a special need for licensed EMS providers and other healthcare personnel to assist during the wildfire season
Public health; we’ve got your back
July 13, 2020
5 ways for fire and EMS professionals to support our colleagues in public health as they battle COVID-19
Scene safety and responding to civil unrest
July 13, 2020
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
$3.7M in back pay, PTSD coverage part of Cleveland EMS contract
July 13, 2020
The newly-approved contract is a win for Cleveland's EMS union following a years-long legal battle and protests