Appleton, Wis. LODD highlights need for situational awareness on routine calls
May 16, 2019
Remember any patient can turn violent, and make a patient assessment/search a part of your situational awareness approach to scene safety
Muslim paramedic’s suit says Detroit supervisor targeted him
May 16, 2019
Alaa Saade alleges that his EMT captain had a known “hit list” of minority employees to discipline with the intent they would be terminated
Study: Bystanders willing to apply specialized dressings to wounds, open to learning
May 16, 2019
A study sponsored by the American Red Cross showed that bystanders are willing to stop severe bleeding by applying specialized dressings, and are willing to learn more
How prevalent is PTSD among EMS providers?
May 16, 2019
Our co-hosts discuss a bill in the Conn. state legislature that excludes EMS personnel from receiving benefits related to post-traumatic stress disorder
Minn. governor signs local-led paramedic medicine bill into law
May 16, 2019
"We know there are families across the state that are going to be positively affected by this," Sen. Nick Frentz, DFL-North Mankato, said
2 paramedics, 3 others injured in ambulance crash
May 16, 2019
One of two smaller cars involved drifted into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into the ambulance, which was not transporting any patients at the time
10 firefighters hospitalized after fighting chemical company fire
May 16, 2019
The fire extended into an adjoining lab, prompting officials to call in a hazmat decontamination unit in case anyone had been exposed to potentially harmful chemicals
EMS Week 2019: Culture change ‘beyond the call’
May 16, 2019
Advocate for EMS provider mental and physical health not just during EMS Week, but all year long
Kan. fire department plans to offer ALS in 2020
May 15, 2019
The Topeka Fire Department plans to transition from providing basic life support to providing advanced life support as firefighters respond to emergency medical calls
Man thanks air medical crew for saving his life
May 15, 2019
Though he doesn't remember them, Jayden Olson, choking back tears, said that the AirMed crew that helped save his life is the best thing ever