EMT saves partner who was suffering from stroke
November 29, 2018
When Aetna Ambulance EMT Ray Berwick realized his partner Chris Cabral was suffering a stroke last month, he quickly rushed him to the hospital
Former firefighter-paramedic pleads guilty to stealing painkillers while on duty
November 29, 2018
Michael L. Fostich admitted that he removed vials of morphine and fentanyl from locked safes on ambulances throughout 2016
Former firefighter-paramedic admits to stealing, using painkillers on duty
November 29, 2018
Michael L. Fostich admitted that he removed vials of morphine and fentanyl from locked safes on ambulances throughout 2016
10 steps to organizing a cardiac arrest survivor celebration
November 29, 2018
Survivor celebrations promote awareness of cardiac arrest and create an opportunity to celebrate EMS success
How to celebrate the importance of 911 emergency dispatchers in the chain of survival
November 29, 2018
A 911 communications center displays a lifesaver ring as a visual reminder of the purposeful work dispatchers do for their communities
Podcast interview: EMS1 Editor-in-Chief describes content selection process
November 28, 2018
EMS Office Hours podcast sat down with Greg Friese to discuss the process of selecting news articles for EMS1 readers and assigning article topics to industry experts
2018 national opioid overdose data released
November 28, 2018
A report from ESO found that most opioid overdoses are unintentional and involve illicit drugs, and many overdose patients are interested in rehabilitation
Man finds explosive substance in old first aid kits
November 28, 2018
John Harahus picked up the first aid kits from his father, Craig, and called 911 after opening them and finding picric acid inside some of the bandages
LODD: Minn. paramedic dies from complications of on-duty stroke
November 28, 2018
Nicole Van Heel, 34, died of a pulmonary embolism, a complication from a stroke she suffered in June
Plow truck helps ambulance get patient to hospital in blizzard
November 28, 2018
Clyde Thrush II led the way in a snow plow through “extremely slick” conditions so that a critically ill patient could get to the hospital as quickly as possible