NC agencies go high-tech against opioid crisis
September 15, 2019
Using ODMAP, law enforcement and public health can input, monitor and track overdose data using times, dates and locations
Decks collapse during NJ firefighter event; at least 22 injured
September 15, 2019
During the New Jersey Firemen's Convention multiple levels of decking attached to a building collapsed trapping people and injuring several others
Conn. fire department awarded over $200K in FEMA grants
September 14, 2019
The fire department will use the funds to replace power stretchers and stretcher hoists in its ambulance fleet
Report: NC county needs more EMS bases
September 14, 2019
North Carolina commissioners will review a report that recommends building more medical service bases across the county and outlines steps to reduce response times
At least 7 injured in hot air balloon crash near Las Vegas
September 14, 2019
A preliminary review found the Kubicek balloon made a hard landing, and the pilot and four passengers were thrown from the gondola
Podcast recognition, 9/11 reflection and Batman EMT
September 13, 2019
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent award nomination for the podcast and call out a Florida EMT for a job well done in supporting a bullied preschooler
Study: 8% of Va. first responders have suicidal thoughts
September 13, 2019
Of the 5,000 first responders surveyed, nearly 60% talked about depression, trauma, alcohol use and suicidal thoughts
New tech in ambulances gives real-time monitoring capabilities to Ark. first responders
September 13, 2019
The Bella Vista Fire and EMS Department among first in the nation to launch cerebral oximetry machines in two of its ambulances
Ore. voters to decide on $28M upgrade to radio system for 911 dispatch center
September 13, 2019
The current analog-based system would be upgraded to an all-digital radio system
Free EMS services arranged for NY high school football season
September 13, 2019
Five local ambulance companies will provide emergency services free of charge throughout the high school football season