Ordinance would charge assisted living facilities for calling FFs to lift patients
March 11, 2020
Fire officials say the fees would hopefully deter facilities from relying too heavily on emergency services
Ala. ambulance service says city’s response time requirements are too short, unsafe
March 11, 2020
The service is calling for the requirements to match national standards as it appeals $10,000 in response-time penalties
CDC issues guidance for mass gatherings amidst coronavirus outbreak
March 11, 2020
The interim guidance outlines strategies for communities hosting large events before, during and after an outbreak has occurred in the community
Ohio agency doubling full-time firefighter-paramedics through SAFER grant
March 11, 2020
The $1 million grant will enable the agency to increase from six to 12 full-time firefighter-medics and rely less on volunteers
FD investigating after delayed response to runner who collapsed just yards from rescue crew
March 11, 2020
The fire department said they believed an ambulance had already been sent, but it was sent to the wrong location
Learn the 7 secrets of savvy ePCR shoppers: Webinar
March 10, 2020
Finding the right ePCR to buy is no simple undertaking, here’s the advice you need to hear to invest in a platform with confidence
Ore. FD testing 3-wheeled electric emergency vehicle
March 10, 2020
The pilot program with electric vehicle company Arcimoto will test the Rapid Responder, which is designed to quickly reach emergencies
EMS challenges in the wildland setting
March 10, 2020
A new group has formed to determine the best way to provide consistent medical direction on wildland incidents
Analysis of recorded CPR cases improves ED resuscitation outcomes
March 10, 2020
A team of researchers and physicians developed a format for reviewing and reforming CPR practices to improve cardiac arrest survival rates
Elbow bumps are the new hugs
March 10, 2020
Coronavirus spread in an already busy flu season calls staffing contingency plans and a commitment to hygiene and PPE