Ohio family boasts 3 generations of EMS providers
September 13, 2018
Bob Smith, owner of Smith Ambulance, jokes that if someone in his family isn’t an EMT, “we can’t use you"
Mental health in EMS and signs to look for in partners
September 13, 2018
Our co-hosts wrap up National Suicide Prevention Week with a discussion on signs to look for in ourselves and partners
Florence rolls ashore in Carolinas, tears buildings apart
September 13, 2018
More than 60 people had to be pulled from a collapsing motel at the height of the storm, and many more who defied evacuation orders were hoping to be rescued
2 paramedics hurt in Fla. ambulance crash
September 12, 2018
Firefighters had to extricate the paramedics and one other person from another vehicle after a crash occurred while the paramedics were responding to a call
Responder opens up during National Suicide Prevention Week
September 12, 2018
Firefighter-paramedic Brent Jones said he decided to get help after five of his colleagues died by suicide in the past five years
New Mont. 911 center built with dispatchers’ health and safety in mind
September 12, 2018
The new center boasts redundant power, communications, and heating and air conditioning systems, $18,000 worth of bulletproof glass and sleeping rooms for staff
IAFC discourages self-dispatching ahead of Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
The organization reminded fire departments to be “disciplined” in their response and “ready and available to local communities”
5 ambulances involved in crash during convoy to aid in Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
Police said an ambulance rear-ended another rig that had slowed for traffic, causing a chain reaction with three other ambulances
Crash victim who suffered brain injury thanks responders 10 years later
September 12, 2018
“Thank you for my life and for my second life,” Lisa said to the responders who extricated her from a car that had been T-boned in 2008
Research Analysis: Intubation curriculum increases first pass success
September 12, 2018
A study of over 5,000 intubations demonstrates the value of continuous quality improvement