Photo of the Week: RSI simulation training in action
January 17, 2020
DeSoto Parish EMS focuses on rapid sequence intubation in its monthly training simulation
Va. county switches to military-style pay scale for public safety
January 17, 2020
All sworn deputy sheriffs, emergency communications officers and firefighters will be designated in pay grades PS 1 through 26 according to their specialty, where PS stands for public safety
Why we cannot leave our safety to luck
January 17, 2020
The video of a police officer who survived being hit by a train while pursuing a suspect provides an opportunity to review principles of situational awareness
Volunteer rural EMS service saved ER nurse with CPR device she helped fund
January 17, 2020
ER Nurse Alicia Bravo's heart stopped as she was training for a triathlon in 2017
What the FDNY medic partner attack says about toxic EMS culture
January 17, 2020
In this episode, our co-hosts debate the recent attack of an FDNY paramedic by her partner on duty, and the underlying issues behind EMS assaults
What the FDNY medic partner attack says about toxic EMS culture
January 17, 2020
In this episode, our co-hosts debate the recent attack of an FDNY paramedic by her partner on duty, and the underlying issues behind EMS assaults
Air ambulance lands in water during takeoff from Alaska airport
January 17, 2020
Three people were rescued from the LifeMed plane after it made an emergency water landing on Thursday morning
The lack of EMS sleep and wellness
January 17, 2020
EMS fatigue management initiatives should include education and training about fatigue, providing access to caffeine and encouraging on-shift napping if possible
New shift schedule triggers backlash at Ga. EMS
January 17, 2020
Medics said the new schedule, which increases hours and implements a shift bidding system, will increase fatigue and risks to safety
Signed Patrick Mahomes fire helmet auctioned for fallen, injured first responder families
January 17, 2020
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured Lubbock first responders