Fitch EMS Foundation announced at Pinnacle
August 13, 2021
Fitch & Associates partners orchestrated the non-profit as a surprise for Founding partner Jay Fitch, PhD, to advance EMS leadership opportunities
Pinnacle 2021 Quick Take: Moments like these define successful EMS leaders
August 13, 2021
Jay Fitch delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address to EMS leaders on how to future-ready their organization
Maine requires COVID-19 vaccine for all healthcare workers
August 13, 2021
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
Acadian eyes tiered response amidst La. COVID surge
August 13, 2021
Medics are preparing to treat some patients at home rather than transport them to hospitals
Kelly Grayson explains: Advanced airway management via the SALAD method
August 13, 2021
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how to use the SALAD method in advanced airway management scenarios, dishing their top tips
Fla. county officials ask residents to limit 911 calls to ‘true emergencies’
August 13, 2021
With EMS short staffed, overcrowded emergency departments are typing up critical personnel waiting to offload patients in Brevard County
Union: Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Disney World first responders lack sick leave, workers’ comp
August 12, 2021
The Reedy Creek Firefighters Association president points to a lack of support for firefighters and paramedics who are exposed to or contract the virus
Conn. volunteer firefighter-EMT dies 2 days after suffering medical emergency at fire
August 12, 2021
Burlington Volunteer Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden, 26, had been with the department for six years
Calif. first responders finish yard work after man, 93, collapses
August 12, 2021
Three paramedics with the Orange County Fire Authority stayed to finish the yard work left unfinished after a 93-year-old homeowner collapsed
La. EMS seeks ways to ease strain of COVID surge on providers
August 12, 2021
To free up more providers, some parishes will begin prioritizing calls and initially dispatch an EMT, sending a paramedic only if needed