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Experts Encounter Hurdles in Treating Flakka Addiction

August 14, 2015

For those who survive the drug's initial extended "fight or flight" surge, clinicians aren't sure about what comes next —or how to treat the addiction.

N.Y. Drill Simulates Chemical Spill Scenario

Okla. 911 Operator Credited with Saving Man's Life

Fla. Agency One of 20 in State to Win Mission Lifeline EMS Award

N .Y. Officials Start Work on Emergency Services Hub

Texas Phone Companies, First Responders Ponder Outage Problems

FDNY Firefighter Shot in Leg at House Fire

Flakka's Toll: The Human Face of a New Street Scourge

CSI Forms Partnership With Doctor On Demand

August 14, 2015

From COMPUTERIZED SCREENING, INC.

Will offer telemedicine connectivity on CSI's Virtual eClinic Health Systems nationwide

Autopsy Reveals Flakka Killed Florida Man

August 14, 2015

According to his autopsy, Flakka caused him to go into an delirium he couldn't control, leading to death.

Summer Camp EMT Dies After Suffering a Stroke While Performing CPR

Samantha Agins was working as an EMT at Camp Jaycee, a camp for people who have special needs.

Texas County Holds Social Media Disaster Drill

The drill simulated a hurricane coming through Harris County.

Aladtec Lands on Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

August 13, 2015

From ALADTEC, INC.

Aladtec is ranked 3,197 out of 5,000.

East of England Ambulance Service Announces New Chief Executive

August 13, 2015

The EEAST has today announced that Robert Morton has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.

Vermont Healthcare and EMS Preparedness Conference

Date: 10/22/15 - 10/25/15

The expo features education sessions, hands-on workshops and a tradeshow.

Emergency Response Drill Held at Meadows Field in Calif.

The drill was simulated a plane crash with possible fatalities.

Ohio Fire Department to use ResQCPR System

August 13, 2015

The ResQCPR System is a medical device system that helps improve the odds of patients surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Fla. EMS Agency Gets Automated CPR Devices

August 13, 2015

Manatee County EMS bought eight AutoPulses that should be operational Sept. 1.

Ky. Ambulance Service Hosts Open House

August 13, 2015

Boyd County Emergency Ambulance Service accepted an award from the American Heart Association, and the public was allowed to tour their facilities.

Translation at the Click of a Button

1st Minute mobile app helps first responders overcome language barriers without any guessing or delays from waiting for translators.

Eight Critically Injured in Wash. Chlorine Gas Release

August 13, 2015

Most symptoms involved respiratory issues.

Kids and Strokes: Are They Little Adults After All?

There’s actually no benefit to EMS viewing the younger CVA population differently.

Ky. Board Discusses Emergency Warning System

August 13, 2015

The Code Red service, which is an alert system for EMS and Harlan citizens which will alarm them of any emergency situation occurring in an area they're located, might be replaced.

Texas Firefighter Arrested in Online Sting

August 13, 2015

The 31-year-old was charged with online solicitation of a minor.

Massive Explosions Kill 17, Injure Hundreds in Chinese Port City

August 13, 2015

The explosions in the port city of Tianjin left at least 283 people hospitalized with burns, cuts and other injuries.

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center Announces Arrival of Mobile Stroke Unit

August 13, 2015

From FRAZER LTD.

OnBoard CT scanner enables rapid and expert care.

Near Miss for Drone, Calif. Air Ambulance

The chopper was at about 1,000 feet, when the pilot noticed the drone in the flight path.

TacMed Warm Zone Bag

From TACTICAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

The bag is designed for quick and efficient treatment and triage of victims in a mass casualty scenario.

Ga. Firefighter: Glue, Zip-ties Used on Aging Ambulances

August 12, 2015

Some vehicles have over 150,000 miles.

New World Systems has Record-Breaking First Half of 2015

August 12, 2015

From NEW WORLD SYSTEMS

A record number of agencies selected New World Systems public safety software in the first half of 2015.

Nature Coast EMS Receives Organization of the Year Award

August 12, 2015

The award was given by the Key Training Center.

As School Year Approaches, AMR Warns Drivers to Slow Down

August 12, 2015

Most school zones have posted speed limits of 20 mph or less.

Calif. Fire Department Introducing Community Paramedic Program

August 12, 2015

The program is part of a state- and county-funded pilot project aimed at addressing gaps that currently exist in the healthcare system.

Alaska Fire Department Kept Busy with Synthetic Marijuana Emergencies

August 12, 2015

Emergency medical responders picked up 88 people in the past 10 days who were known or suspected to have used synthetic marijuana, or Spice.

New Minn. Firefighter Is First From City's EMS Academy

August 12, 2015

The academy trains low-income young people to become EMTs.

India Air Ambulance Carries Organs for Transplant

August 12, 2015

The heart and lungs came from a 19-year-old who was declared brain dead after a bike accident.

Witness Testifies She Saw Calif. Paramedic Fatally Shot

August 12, 2015

The trial for two teens charged with the murder of paramedic Quinn Boyer continued Tuesday.

Pa. Council Backs Radio System for Emergency Responders

August 12, 2015

Erie County Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night on a $26.5 million public safety radio system for emergency responders.

Minn. Responder Charged with Stealing from Crash Victim

August 12, 2015

The 42-year-old admitted to taking $120 from a victim's wallet.

Wisc. Fire Department Recognized for Dog Rescue

August 12, 2015

The firefighters retrieved the dog from a locked kennel in a house fire and gave him oxygen.

Proposed Ky. 911 Fee Draws Criticism From Public

August 12, 2015

Fiscal Court has already passed first reading of an ordinance that would levy an $84 annual user fee on almost every parcel of property in the county.