EMS 1 Bulletin- Importance of Ongoing Training

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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, Today I watched paramedics in central Wisconsin learn the 'Rescue Task Force' technique for finding, triaging and extricating patients from an active-shooter incident. For most, the concept of medics entering the warm zone with police is new and requires shared understanding and joint training. Current events, like firefighters being held hostage in their own Pa. station and an active-shooter training video from Texas, remind us of the importance of ongoing training, constant situational awareness, and the evolving role of EMS providers. — Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief

TOP NEWS Ex-firefighter in custody after taking several hostage inside firehouse Fla. firefighter-EMT who died from brain tumor laid to rest Prince William begins job as medflight pilot Ohio dispatcher tells 911 caller no ambulances available: Man called for wife having heart attack told, "We are unable to dispatch an ambulance at this time" Video released of Ark. police cruiser, ambulance collision: The police officer was reprimanded and a paramedic who suffered serious injuries has recovered Pa. ambulances post near schools to foil child abductions: Operation Safe Walk positions ambulances in plain sight to deter additional child luring attempts Calif. lawmaker wants law requiring firefighters be EMTs High school EMT students revive man in cardiac arrest Medics pull man from burning car Wal-Mart produces active-shooter response training video Prison time for Mass. man who made fake radio calls Severe burns mean difficult recovery for fire capt. in roof collapse

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