NJ medics deliver island’s first baby since 70s
February 12, 2020
This week, officials of a small New Jersey city located on a barrier island honored first responders who helped in the historic delivery
How to find and assess a radial pulse
February 12, 2020
5 tips to quickly find a patient's radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Ind. EMS providers lobby against proposed insurance bill
February 12, 2020
The bill would allow insurance companies to set their own rates for EMS transports, which providers say could drastically cut revenue
Fla. county sees increase in cardiac arrest survival as more civilians learn CPR
February 11, 2020
County officials also credited enhanced first responder training, automated CPR devices and AED availability with the increased survival rates
Ohio FD posts Facebook plea after car clips ambulance while parking
February 11, 2020
The post expressed frustration and asked motorists not to try and squeeze past emergency vehicles
ND state official accuses air ambulance network of illegally selling subscriptions
February 11, 2020
North Dakota banned the sale of air ambulance subscriptions in 2017
Indiana EMTs prepare for increased scope of practice
February 11, 2020
The Indiana EMS Commission approved statewide changes to the skills EMTs can use in the field, which will go into effect on March 1
AMR to pay $50K of settlement related to sexual abuse exam of 5-year-old
February 11, 2020
An AMR paramedic was among four defendants in a suit alleging the girl was examined against her will
Ohio county receives grant to start community paramedicine program
February 11, 2020
The $225,000 grant will go toward addressing healthcare barriers for residents in rural areas
FF-paramedic, brother save life while running Miami half-marathon
February 11, 2020
Firefighter-Paramedic Francisco de Paz, who is also an emergency nurse, and his brother George stopped mid-race to help a man who collapsed