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
Ga. city officials to renew talks with ambulance service
October 8, 2018
Officials want to move ahead with Gold Cross EMS negotiations after a court threw out the process that might have led to the company being replaced
EMS From a Distance: Forget me not
October 8, 2018
What skills and practices should be routine for EMS providers in the field?
Miss. dispatcher arrested for aiding in robbery of colleague
October 8, 2018
Yazoo County dispatcher Terrance Freeman allegedly helped another suspect rob one of his co-workers at gunpoint while she was working
3 NY firefighters hurt after car crashes into ambulance
October 8, 2018
The Bethany Volunteer Fire Company firefighters were transported to the hospital after Syed Rahman, who died at the scene, struck the ambulance with his vehicle