Sheriff’s deputy, student honored for helping to save man’s life
December 6, 2018
Niagara County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Rosky and nursing student Sarie Muscarella were honored for their efforts in helping a debilitated man
Family of patient killed in ambulance crash files wrongful death lawsuit
December 6, 2018
Nyema Jackson’s family is suing both West Tennessee Healthcare and Deborah Schichtel, who was driving the ambulance at the time of the crash
Ga. county may extend AMR contract despite series of issues
December 6, 2018
AMR has been DeKalb County's emergency transport provider since 2013, and there have been concerns about the company’s performance for years
Should 911 dispatchers be considered first responders?
December 6, 2018
Our co-hosts talk about the reclassification possibility and also consider the idea of a national certification for all dispatchers
Calif. man arrested for allegedly making false active shooter report
December 6, 2018
Mario Thompson was arrested after authorities say his false call about an active shooter put an area hospital on an hours-long lockdown
Calif. fire dept. launches paramedic program
December 5, 2018
Prior to the program launch, the 10 firefighter-paramedics on staff were not allowed to perform ALS and had to wait for an ambulance and crew to arrive
Dispatcher honored for giving CPR instructions during call
December 5, 2018
Katie Porter was honored with the Lifesaving Award after guiding a woman through CPR to try and save her husband
Tenn. paramedic killed in crash honored at funeral
December 5, 2018
Zach Pruitt was remembered by his colleagues as a “determined young man” who “loved his work”
5 steps to make your EMS resolutions STICK
December 5, 2018
Every year starts with good intentions. Make this one filled with real world positive change
Early results of Calif. Alzheimer’s Response Team showing promise
December 5, 2018
Results from an effort to help responders handle dementia-related calls are encouraging enough that some are already thinking about how to expand the program