Calif. bill would require EMTs, paramedics to stay on-call during breaks
October 4, 2018
Proposition 11 would require these paramedics and EMTs to be on-call for their full shifts as they have for years
RI city donates ambulance, gear to Haitian community
October 4, 2018
The city of Lincoln donated an ambulance and 10 sets of gear to Belle-Anse, a community that has no hospital or emergency transportation
Miss. dispatcher robbed at gunpoint while at work
October 4, 2018
Police are searching for a man who stole a Yazoo County dispatcher’s purse while she was on the job
Pa. first responders save man after suicide attempt in subway tunnel
October 4, 2018
A man ran into a subway tunnel and then attempted suicide, prompting a frantic rush by emergency responders
NC first responders share stories from Hurricane Florence
October 4, 2018
Several responders from different Haywood County departments all gave their time and talents to aid in the hurricane preparation and response effort
Mentoring and mental health: What’s new in EMS
October 4, 2018
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 contributor Amy Eisenhauer to discuss her thoughts on professional development, mentoring and mental health in the industry
Study: Selfies have caused more than 250 deaths worldwide
October 3, 2018
Around 259 people have died while taking photos of themselves since 2011, with drowning listed as the leading cause
First responders surprise young hit-and-run victim with new bike
October 3, 2018
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers made a big show when arriving at 8-year-old Jenciel Filero’s home to give him a bike after his was destroyed
Video shows officers saving 3-year-old found unresponsive in pool
October 3, 2018
Body camera footage shows Temple Police Department Officers David Yates and Lt. James Hollowood performing CPR on the boy before paramedics arrived
5 ways to eliminate dosing errors
October 3, 2018
Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent errors