Community rallies behind NJ EMT who suffered unexplained medical event
October 10, 2018
EMT Megan Franzoso is slowly recovering in the hospital after her heart stopped for 45 minutes
Hurricane Michael kills 2, leaves path of destruction
October 10, 2018
The hurricane carved an agonizing path of destruction across the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and southeastern Alabama and killed at least two people
NC EMS agency releases details on Hurricane Florence misconduct incident
October 9, 2018
Gaston EMS released a list of violations that took place when a crew was sent to aid in hurricane relief, resulting in terminations and suspensions
National Law Enforcement Museum unveils interactive 911 exhibit
October 9, 2018
Visitors stepping into the 911 Emergency Ops exhibit will experience the real-life intensity of a public safety command center and learn about the role of a 911 dispatcher
Study: Sleep deprivation can have ‘dire consequences’ for everyone
October 9, 2018
When sleep-deprived, “Individuals working critical jobs may put themselves and [others] at risk,” one researcher said
Calif. EMS providers urge a ‘no’ vote for staying on call during breaks
October 9, 2018
A "no" vote would require EMS providers to be unreachable on their breaks, while a "yes" vote would mean they would have to remain on call
Calif. EMS providers urge a ‘no’ vote on ‘deceiving’ Prop 11
October 9, 2018
Dozens of EMS providers protested against the ballot measure which they say eliminates private companies’ liability for violating legislation that would keep the current practice of staying on call during…
Hurricane Michael menaces Fla.as it reaches Category 4
October 9, 2018
Hurricane Michael closed in on the Florida Panhandle with potentially catastrophic winds of 145 mph, the most powerful storm on record ever to menace the area
Keep these 2 tips in mind for a successful public access defibrillation program
October 9, 2018
Cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death, but it can be stopped with more AED interventions
Ill. paramedic helps write bill to reform rural EMS across state
October 8, 2018
Paramedic Mark Kennedy helped U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin write the SIREN Act, which would reauthorize a federal grant program to support rural EMS agencies