Viral Facebook posts highlight EMS passion, struggles
August 3, 2021
A pair of “Humans of New York” posts featured an EMS provider sharing how he connects with patients, while also describing the industry’s struggles
New Texas county EMS district receives 1 of 40 state-of-the-art ambulances
August 3, 2021
The ambulances run on a hybrid system of battery power and gasoline, which is better for the environment, reduces fuel use and expands the life of the vehicle
Texas’ new ESD-11 receives first of 40 hybrid rigs
August 3, 2021
The ambulances run on a hybrid system of battery power and gasoline, which is better for the environment, reduces fuel use and expands the life of the vehicle
Car swerves to avoid fridge in road, crashes into Md. ambulance
August 3, 2021
Baltimore police said the driver of the vehicle was dodging a refrigerator in the middle of the road when the incident occurred
Body-worn camera rollout speeds up in UK
August 3, 2021
The National Health Service England accelerates plans for all ambulance trusts to use body-worn cameras to better protect staff
N.C. county requests State Ambulance Strike Force
August 3, 2021
Onslow County EMS is implementing a mask mandate as well as daily COVID-19 testing as outages impact staffing
Calif. City Council considers adding mental health clinician to dispatch center
August 3, 2021
The unique partnership is an attempt to decrease emergency services contacts with individuals who are better served by mental health professionals
Family of fallen Ariz. EMT releases statement of gratitude
August 2, 2021
“The outpouring of love and prayers from the people of the City of Tucson, the State of Arizona and the rest of this great nation has sustained us throughout this…
Understanding the pediatric patient
August 2, 2021
Our co-hosts discuss the complexities of handling pediatric patients, including best practices and building confidence in the ability to treat children
Q&A with a prehospital PECC: ‘It’s worth it’
August 2, 2021
A Pa. pediatric emergency care coordinator shares her expertise with patients, parents and her colleagues