Healthcare company to pay EMS agencies when patients not taken to hospital
August 29, 2018
Highmark's pilot "treat and release" program will reimburse ambulance companies for certain calls where patients aren't taken to hospitals
Police chief, captain on leave after allegedly putting EMT in chokehold
August 29, 2018
Fullerton Police Department Chief David Hendricks and Capt. Thomas Oliveras were at a concert when they allegedly assaulted two EMTs who were treating Hendricks’ wife
Police chief, captain on leave after allegedly assaulting EMTs
August 29, 2018
Fullerton Police Department Chief David Hendricks and Capt. Thomas Oliveras were at a concert when they allegedly assaulted two EMTs who were treating Hendricks’ wife
DOJ-produced fentanyl safety video set to air
August 29, 2018
The video will show first responders how to protect themselves from deadly substance, react
Paramedic’s suicide highlights need for first responder support
August 28, 2018
Paramedic Robbie Curtis was an 18-year paramedic veteran who was awarded a medal for bravery and remembered for his big heart
Firefighter-paramedic honored for compassionate care
August 28, 2018
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Jack Albert presented a special needs patient with a new bicycle after he was assaulted and his bike was stolen
Pa. EMS agency crews to wear ballistic vests when responding to calls
August 28, 2018
The service will use the donation of nearly $15,000 to buy bulletproof vests for each of its full-time employees and additional vests for part-timers
Unique EMS training opportunity: The Center for Domestic Preparedness
August 28, 2018
Complete with a mock community and former hospital, the CDP give responders the opportunity to train on emergency and disaster response
Calif. ambulance crash prompts officials to urge drivers to pull over
August 28, 2018
A crash involving an ambulance and at least two other cars on the highway served as a reminder to drivers to be aware of emergency vehicles on the road
Prove it: IV access increases out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival better than IO access
August 28, 2018
A recent study shows an increased survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who are administered medication through IV access rather than IO access