Article Bites: Measuring the impact of a telehealth program on ambulance transports
April 17, 2019
The feasibility of a telehealth program within a large EMS system highlights progress in matching healthcare resources with patient needs
Great learner-centered presentations for EMS presenters
April 17, 2019
Follow these 5 tips to captivate your audience, include easy-to-see visuals, follow the rule of sevens and avoid panel discussions that will put your audience to sleep
911 for 911: Dispatcher mutual aid
April 17, 2019
The Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) Initiative is developing dispatcher mutual aid for disaster response
60 people charged in illegal prescription opioid crackdown
April 17, 2019
Robert Duncan, U.S. attorney for eastern Kentucky, called the doctors involved "white-coated drug dealers"
Ohio city Verizon customers without 911 access for hours
April 16, 2019
The Huron County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) issued a notice via Everbridge shortly before 6 p.m., letting local residents know the cellular company was “experiencing an issue with 9-1-1 calls”
6 Pa. first responders honored for saving woman in cardiac arrest
April 16, 2019
EMS Supervisor Diane Fitzhenry said the young woman likely would not have survived if it weren’t for the quick action of six of the municipality’s emergency responders
Chicago firefighter fired for sexually harassing paramedic student on ride-along
April 16, 2019
The student immediately complained to her parents and police after the firefighter allegedly made lewd comments and touched her during dinner at the firehouse
Chicago paramedic fired for sexually harassing student on ride-along
April 16, 2019
The student immediately complained to her parents and police after the firefighter allegedly made lewd comments and touched her during dinner at the firehouse
Ill. city fire dept. gets new chassis for old ambulance
April 16, 2019
The East Peoria Fire Department found a satisfying way to upgrade its ambulance fleet and save the city money at the same time
Texas towns team up to form EMS department
April 16, 2019
Alton City Manager Jeff Underwood said he believed the move was the better option for the city’s residents