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S.C. School Resource Officers Prepared for Medical Emergencies

September 2, 2015

Last week, 14 School Resource Officers completed a 48-hour Emergency Medical Responder course offered by the county.

Free Naloxone Training Sessions to Begin in Pa.

Ga. EMS Push Lags, But 'Isn't Going Away'

Ala. Council Grants Property for New Rescue Squad Station

Man Sues Texas Officer for Injuries During Diabetic Emergency

Minn. Firefighter Remembered Fondly by Those Who Knew Him Best

Ind. Police Receive Training in Use of Naloxone

Texas Hospital to Take City's Emergency Services

How to Master Decision-Making

EMS leaders need to learn to slow down when it comes to making their mind up

HHS Terminates Certifications of Two EHR Products

September 2, 2015

Providers can no longer use two versions of SkyCare 4.2, developed by Platinum Health Information System, Inc., to meet requirements of the EHR Incentive Programs

LAFD Firefighter, 2 Hospital Employees Stabbed Inside ER

None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

LAFD Firefighter Stabbed by Patient in Hospital

September 2, 2015

The firefighter is hospitalized in stable condition.

Probable Cases of Lyme Disease in N.C. Quadruple

September 2, 2015

The state had 144 probable cases in 2014.

Online Profiles Provide Patient Info for S.C. Emergency Responders

September 2, 2015

The website allows residents to create a safety profile that lists health information, names and photos of family members, pets in the home, floor plans, vehicle details and emergency contacts.

Texas County's EMS Faces Staff Shortage

September 2, 2015

The shortage of emergency medical technicians and paramedics pressures them to work a substantial, unpredictable amount of overtime.

Police: Texas Man Pointed Gun at Paramedic

September 2, 2015

The 56-year-old was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Austin-Travis County EMS Receives Lone Star Emmy Award for PSA

Partnership with City of Austin's Channel 6 ATXN team produces award-winning PSA

Braun Ambulances Expands Sales Department with New Hires

September 1, 2015

From BRAUN AMBULANCES

Two of the most recent new hires include Jarret Hammons and Misty Landwehr.

Brain Trauma Experts Talk Impact, Emerging Care Options

September 1, 2015

The roundtable, entitled "TBI Research Across the Spectrum of Severity: From the Battlefield to the Athletic Field," focused chiefly on emerging techniques in both diagnosis and care of TBI.

New Ambulances for Manitoba Providers

September 1, 2015

Vehicles will feature a liquid-spring suspension system to improve the ride for patients and better protect paramedics on the job.

Ky. Paramedic, EMS Agency Named in Lawsuit After Declaring Alive Woman Dead

September 1, 2015

A half an hour after the declaration, the woman was determined to be alive.

W. Va. Paramedics and EMTs Embrace Technology

September 1, 2015

The agency is now using Apple iPads instead of filling out paperwork.

Fla. Officials Call for Increased Use of Narcan

September 1, 2015

The Florida Legislature made access to those overdose extinguishers much easier during the 2015 session.

Off-duty Registered Kan. Nurse Part of Team That Pulls Woman From Vehicle

September 1, 2015

The woman was pinned in her car for 45 minutes.

Thousands Pay Tribute to Fallen Wash. Firefighters

September 1, 2015

A procession of more than 80 emergency rigs followed the families to the Town Toyota Center.

N.C. Dispatchers Serve on the Front Lines of Emergency Response

September 1, 2015

Dispatchers not only serve emergency callers, but they also assist police officers.

Mass. Police Continue to Add Narcan to Officers' Arsenals

September 1, 2015

Each cruiser in the Ipswich Police Department's fleet now comes equipped with nasal naloxone.

Minn. Firefighter Dies of Heart Attack at Fire Station

September 1, 2015

The 38-year-old firefighter and paramedic collapsed after exercising.

Quick Response Vehicle Unit Launches in Fla.

September 1, 2015

The unit will patrol the beaches with a marine rescue paramedic trained in lifeguarding proficiencies,

Ohio Hospital Establishing Home Visits for Drug Addicts

September 1, 2015

A social worker and pharmacist from the hospital, as well as a law enforcement officer, will make a house visit within 72 hours to help begin the road to recovery.