Pa. task force stresses improving access to mental health services in schools
September 2, 2018
A task force commissioned in the aftermath of the Parkland mass shooting calls for better communication about potential threats
Kan. fire officials: Too many ‘band aid and aspirin’ 911 calls
September 1, 2018
The Wichita Fire Department will test sending EMTs on “what some have called band aids and aspirin” medical calls, Mayor Jeff Longwell said
Mich. medical examiner’s office needs more money for overdose autopsies
September 1, 2018
Nearly half a million more dollars and an extra death investigator are needed to keep up with the record number of opioid deaths in Kent County
US senator pushes Opioid Crisis Response Act
September 1, 2018
The bill would expand a naloxone grant program, authorize a grant to teach post-overdose treatment and authorize funding for technology to screen for deadly drugs
Quiz: How much do you know about sepsis?
August 31, 2018
Take our 5-minute quiz to find out how your assessment skills measure up
After-action report: Tactical EMS lessons from terror attack
August 31, 2018
Training rescue task force medics and SWAT medics for responding to mass casualty incidents
3 benefits of a community paramedicine program
August 31, 2018
A treatment-based approach can help your agency provide more appropriate care, reduce costly transports and benefit your staff as well as the patients you serve
Video: Firefighter plays ping pong with 101-year-old woman
August 30, 2018
After treating a patient, firefighter Nick Plancich offered to play ping pong with Marjorie Harford, who was bouncing the ball alone
Video: Firefighter schooled in ping pong by 101-year-old woman
August 30, 2018
After treating a patient, firefighter Nick Plancich offered to play ping pong with Marjorie Harford, who was bouncing the ball alone
Fire dept. looking into anti-theft devices after 2 ambulances stolen
August 30, 2018
After two ambulances were stolen within six months, the San Antonio Fire Department is weighing two different anti-theft options