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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, Welcome to the Star of Strife, the newsletter dedicated to hard-hitting investigative journalism, uncovering the hidden stories shaping the EMS service. In this edition, we take a close look at how bullying has marred the release of a new live-streaming cardiac monitor and review an AED that gives constant praise to the user. Reports of a medical director being seen for the first time since last year's protocol update class are coming in, and we also talk about how the US Postal Service is expanding into EMS. Also, don't miss our exclusive on one EMT exercising his right to open carry at an EMS conference, and we have a special report on how EMS chiefs are resolving service area disputes with Clash of Clans.  — EMS1 Team

MEDICS GONE WILD Social bullying mars release of new live-streaming cardiac monitor Developers disappointed video streaming of ECG tracings has not led to crowd-sourced assessments and door-to-balloon time reductions. @LongQR: Quit it with the callpers  FEEL GOOD EMS New AEDs give constant praise and 'warm fuzzies' to millennial rescuers CPR is hard and everyone should go home feeling good about the incident and their effort even if the patient didn't get ROSC. "You deserve a medal!"

MEDICAL INDIRECTION Medical director seen for first time since last year's protocol update class Sources disagree on the actual existence of a medical director while there is total agreement on the necessity. A nearly mythical figure  COMMUNITY POSTMEDICS US Postal Service, amid budget crunch, to expand into EMS The new "Forever" medical program and app integration part of rebranding and new initiatives program. Letter carriers to the rescue

BREAKING THE LAW!  EMT exercises right to open carry at EMS conference The man was shunned by fellow attendees for packed duty belt, multiple patches, and department shirt. Is department pride a crime?  LEADERSHIP AND PUNISHMENT EMS chiefs duel on 'Clash of Clans' to resolve service area dispute New dialysis center and skilled nursing facility are at the root of the conflict over who gets scheduled and emergency transport patients. Winner takes all

FACETIOUS NEWS Prehistoric stethoscope found in Ky. cave, immediately put into service New TV series 'Stretcher Fetchers' dedicated to realistic portrayal of EMS Developing countries to donate ambulances to DC FEMS Colo. unveils specialized 'Medic 420' transport unit More Hot Reads

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