Pinnacle EMS Quick Take: How to improve data security in EMS
July 26, 2019
Policies, training and cyber handwashing contribute to preventing malware attacks, phishing attempts and accidental data breaches
4 first responders injured in Calif. ambulance crash
July 25, 2019
By News Staff TURLOCK, Calif. — An ambulance was hit by another vehicle while transporting a patient, injuring paramedics and firefighters in the rig. According to CBS 13 Sacramento, the…
Fla. paramedic allegedly stole narcotics from ambulance
July 25, 2019
Matthew Hooker was arrested for stealing two doses of morphine and forging his partner’s signature as a witness
Ill. EMS to make case for tax levy to citizens
July 25, 2019
The emergency service first needs to go to the villages and towns in areas that would be impacted by a levy to get consensus about the need, according to the…
How to have a successful job interview
July 25, 2019
Our co-hosts delve into the topic of hiring, discussing all aspects of the prospects and how to make a good first impression
NC county EMS adds video-guided intubation tool to ambulances
July 25, 2019
The instrument allows medics to insert a tube into a patient's lungs using a special blade with a camera attached to it.
Ind. county humane society donates animal rescue kits to local FDs
July 25, 2019
The 37 donated animal rescue kits included three sizes of pet oxygen masks, restraints, a blanket, instructions for wound care, pet CPR and rescue breathing
Texas man steals ambulance to buy fried chicken and cigarettes
July 24, 2019
An unnamed suspect took the rig from Cypress Creek Hospital, a psychiatric facility in Houston, and drove to a gas station to make his purchase
Proposed Ala. city ambulance ordinance would impose fees for non-compliance
July 24, 2019
The ordinance would charge First Response with fees for elevated response times, and situate the agency as being overseen by the city fire department
Fla. city police cars now equipped with AEDs
July 24, 2019
The $9,864 purchase included the new Physio-Control AEDs, carrying cases, pads for adults and children and an eight-year warranty on each devic