Wilderness & Expedition Medicine Trekking Symposium: An Everest Adventure
October 22, 2018
You will spend days acclimatizing while learning about the challenges of expeditionary medicine.
Beloved Pennsylvania EMS Chief Dies On Duty After Cardiac Arrest
October 21, 2018
Despite CPR efforts and immediate transport, EMS Chief Robert (Bob) Reeder, died while working a charity event after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Paramedics Rescue Tortoise in California … and Transport to Appropriate Destination
October 21, 2018
Paramedics from Heartland Fire Rescue and American Medical Response come across a tortoise on the sidewalks of El Cajon, Calfornia, and reunites it with its owner.
New Process for Rapidly Updating National EMS Scope of Practice Model
October 18, 2018
The recent effort to revise the Model included the development of two emergent updates, released in 2017, to address the growing efforts to put naloxone and tourniquets in the hands of more first responders.
Mesa Fire to Outfit All Fire/EMS Crews With Bulletproof Vests
October 18, 2018
The Mesa Fire Department has purchased body armor for its firefighters so they can be protected during dangerous incidents.
Athlete Thanks Paramedics Who Save Her Life
October 18, 2018
One of the first things the patient wanted to do once she got out of the hospital was thank the paramedics who she said saved her life.
Safety Lighting Device Aims to Save Lives of First Responders by Increasing Visibility
October 18, 2018
Guardian Angel, a manufacturer of premium wearable safety lights, seeks to advance its mission of protecting first responders from preventable struck-by injuries and deaths through the debut of its Elite…
California’s Prop 11: EMS Personnel Break Time Debate
October 17, 2018
A state ballot measure in Calfornia would ensure EMTs and paramedics keep radios and pagers on during breaks so they can respond anytime.
Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Found Among Kids in 22 States
October 17, 2018
At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22 states this year, and at least 65 additional illnesses in those states are being investigated, according to the Centers for Disease…
N.J. EMS Council Receives $7,000 AT&T Contribution to Support Cadet Scholarships
October 16, 2018
The 89-year-old nonprofit New Jersey State First Aid Council, now doing business as the EMSCNJ, represents 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with 250+ EMS agencies throughout the Garden State.