Video: Fire chief discusses saving lives in opioid crisis in TED Talk
January 3, 2019
Huntington Fire Department Chief Jan Rader discusses her community’s unique approach to decreasing opioid overdoses
EMS agency receives K-9 first aid training
January 3, 2019
Veterinarian Beth Eisenberg gave an in-depth training session to Armstrong Ambulance staff on how to help K-9s hurt in the line of duty
Ga. attorney general sues opioid manufacturers, distributors
January 3, 2019
Attorney General Chris Carr filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors for their alleged role in fueling the opioid crisis
Texas paramedic loses home, 6 dogs in fire
January 3, 2019
The paramedic and his wife, a nurse at a local hospital, were caring for patients when the fire started
Medic Mindset Podcast: Listening in color
January 3, 2019
Greg Friese, Editor-in-chief of EMS1.com, inspires the host of Medic Mindset to be a better listener
Officials: OKC man attacks paramedic, attempts to hijack EMS trucks
January 3, 2019
Ricardo Kendle, who had just been released from jail, allegedly “became irate” and tried to pull a paramedic out of an ambulance
Officials: OKC man attacks paramedic, attempts to hijack ambulances
January 3, 2019
Ricardo Kendle, who had just been released from jail, allegedly “became irate” and tried to pull a paramedic out of an ambulance
Home care aide suspended for trying to save patient’s life
January 3, 2019
Heather Jacobson was suspended from ResCare Home Care and is under investigation for allegedly practicing beyond the scope of her license
Child playing with disconnected phone floods 911 with calls
January 2, 2019
Officials urged parents to teach children not to play with disconnected phones after dispatchers received more than 30 calls in 30 minutes
Training Tip: Use Google Docs for EMS training
January 2, 2019
Use Dropbox, Box and Google Drive to improve collaboration and efficiency with training documents and student handouts