Officials: Motive unclear in shooting that killed 12 at Calif. bar
November 8, 2018
The dead included 11 people inside the bar and a veteran sheriff's sergeant who was the first officer inside the door
New Pa. law provides reimbursement for non-transport calls
November 7, 2018
Act 103 of 2018 requires insurance companies and Medicaid to reimburse EMS agencies for calls where the EMS provider treated the patient without transport
Firefighter-paramedic helps save life of man over the phone after taking 911 call
November 7, 2018
Norred, a 14-year veteran of the San Antonio Fire Department, helped Monica Pesek revive her unresponsive father after he suffered a stroke
Firefighter-paramedic working dispatcher shift helps woman save father’s life
November 7, 2018
Norred, a 14-year veteran of the San Antonio Fire Department, helped Monica Pesek revive her unresponsive father after he suffered a stroke
Rapid Response: Active shooter response command decisions are made by first arriving ambulance crews, fire companies and police officers
November 7, 2018
What are the potential public policy, legislation, social service and healthcare actions fire/EMS providers should advocate to prevent mass shootings?
Why reducing patient anxiety makes the provider’s job easier
November 7, 2018
Prepare for awkward lifts with smart strategies and tools to boost patient confidence and avoid on-the-job injuries
Female paramedics accuse EMS agency of sexual harassment
November 7, 2018
Female paramedics at the South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust claim they were forced to watch porn and give sexual favors
Ore. fire dept. launches PulsePoint app to enable ‘citizen superheroes’
November 7, 2018
PulsePoint alerts users to cardiac arrests within a quarter mile of their location, so people can provide treatment before paramedics arrive
Calif. voters back Prop. 11, supporting on-call breaks for EMS providers
November 6, 2018
The ballot measure, which requires private sector EMTs and paramedics to remain on-call during meal and rest breaks, was ahead by a double digit margin
Sandy Hook parent puts emphasis on compassion at trauma conference
November 6, 2018
Scarlett Lewis praised audience members for being the”heroes” of trauma response and discussed the importance of social-emotional learning