How anchoring can cause medical errors
June 18, 2021
EMS providers need to understand anchoring, a type of cognitive bias, to prevent errors in prehospital patient assessment and care
VIDEO: Bronx patient tries to force his way back into FDNY ambulance
June 18, 2021
A man breaks out of an FDNY rig during transport, only to attack the rig while demanding to be let back in, at one point screaming, "Call the cops!"
1-click Prime Day tips for public safety
June 18, 2021
What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
A legal view of the medical marijuana in EMS debate
June 18, 2021
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome attorney David C. Holland to talk from a legal perspective about the use of medical marijuana by public safety members
Mass. city mulls creation of non-police crisis response team
June 18, 2021
The Springfield Community Crisis Response Team would be comprised of one EMT or nurse and one clinician that would be available 24/7 to respond to non-violent 911 calls
Analysis: Ore. city should keep ambulance service
June 18, 2021
A public analysis confirmed that the City of Ashland would not financially or operationally benefit from eliminating Ashland Fire & Rescue's ambulance service
2 EMS workers hurt in fatal NY ambulance crash
June 18, 2021
A Rochester woman was killed after a 19-year-old driver crashed into an ambulance on its way to a call
10 things EMS providers need to know about responding to mental health calls
June 18, 2021
Community paramedics are pioneering new ways to care for mental health patients – here’s how
Father’s Day: 3 sons follow in dad’s footsteps in serving Wis. communities as EMTs
June 18, 2021
Jay Young serves as an EMT for Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, along with his three sons – EMTs Eric, Justin and Jamison Young
New Fla. law allows injured police K-9 dog ambulance rides to clinics
June 18, 2021
The bill stipulates that dogs can be transported by ambulance as long as no person requires medical attention