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Lone Survivor in Ariz. Medical Helicopter Crash Tried to Save Others

December 17, 2015

The man used a flashlight to successfully attract the attention of rescuers.

Dr. John Morgan Wins 2015 Va. Governor's EMS Award

Baby Boomers Set Another Trend: More Golden Years In Poorer Health

Zadroga 9-11 Health Act Moves Closer to Extended Funding

Texas Paramedic/Firefighter Mourned by Community After Death

Calif. Ambulance Company Seeking New EMT Trainees

W. Va. County Board Hears From Ambulance Authority

Ohio EMS Donates Coats, Gloves and Presents

Can Paid and Volunteer EMTs Work Together?

Case studies show a hybrid/blended/combination system can work well for some.

Three Mo. Paramedics Honored by Governor

December 17, 2015

Three paramedics who treated FBI agents injured in a shootout were awarded the Missouri Medal of Valor.

W. Va. State Troopers to be Equipped With Naloxone

December 17, 2015

During the 2015 session, the state legislature passed laws that provide protection to emergency responders who administer naloxone.

Patient Video of the Week: 26-month-old with Rapid Heartbeat, Rapid Breathing, Fever

ReelDx Education: Best practices for emergency assessment are made vivid through real patients.

Transcaer and the Chlorine Institute Chlorine Emergency Response Webinar

Date: 01/25/16

These interactive webinars are designed to provide awareness-level training for first responders, hazmat specialists and emergency managers.

Kansas City Missouri Firefighter Apparently Commits Suicide by Station

A Kansas City firefighter has apparently committed suicide near the station where he served.

Apparent Suicide of Mo. Firefighter Near Fire Station Probed

December 16, 2015

Kansas City police are investigating a fatal shooting, possibly self-inflicted, of a Kansas City firefighter near a fire station.

Emotional Trauma Life Support© Course Developed

December 16, 2015

New course teaches skills for managing personal and patient emotional trauma

Radiation Emergency Medical Management Site Redesigned

December 16, 2015

The site was launched in 2007 to offer healthcare providers clinical information about types of radiation incidents and injuries.

ZOLL Launches RescueNet ePCR Software Upgrade to Comply With National Standards

December 16, 2015

From ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION

RescueNet ePCR is pre-hospital patient care documentation and reporting software.

Australian Ambulance Union: Tasers Not the Answer to Assaults

December 16, 2015

The suggestion was in response to an attack on a paramedic that left him bloodied.

Conn. Firefighter Stole $125,000 from 95-Year-Old Woman, Documents Say

December 16, 2015

The firefighter met the woman on an EMS calls years ago, police said.

Retired Calif. Firefighter Takes Embezzlement Plea Deal

December 16, 2015

The 54-year-old is accused of stealing different items from firehouses.

Calif. Firefighters Equipped to Respond to Active Shooting

December 16, 2015

The department purchased new bullet-resistant vests, bullet-resistant helmets and upgraded its trauma bags.

Kan. Suicide Survivor Remembers Officer Who Saved Her

December 16, 2015

The officer pulled her from an exhaust-filled car.

Patient in Calif. Medical Helicopter Crash Worked as Substitute Teacher

December 16, 2015

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

Pa. Specialist Links Heroin Epidemic to Prescription Pain Pills

December 16, 2015

Pennsylvania reported 2,488 drug-related deaths last year.

Ill. City Wants Building Where Firefighter/Paramedic Died Demolished

December 16, 2015

The man fell down an open elevator shaft that did not have correct permits.

Calif. Child's Life Saved by Quick Access to an AED

December 16, 2015

The 9-year-old became unconscious while dangling from a climbing rope at a school outing.

Word on the Street: National Registration of Paramedics in Australia

This podcast provides an overview of the importance of registration for paramedics in Australia and the journey they face ahead.

Two Dead, One Injured After Arizona Medical Helicopter Crash

December 16, 2015

The helicopter crashed in very rugged terrain in the Superstition Mountains.

Non-Lethal Weapons Considered in Battle Against Assaults on Australian Paramedics

Paramedics could be given access to non-lethal weapons to protect themselves from violent patients.

Fla. County's Fire and Rescue Donates More Than 200 Toys

December 15, 2015

The agency collects toys each year as part of its "Polk County Fire and Rescue Gives Back" campaign.

Petition Introduced to Support Bill That Would Establish EMS Memorial in DC

December 15, 2015

The bill would create a foundation that would deal with designing, siting and creating the memorial.

Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting UK EMT

December 15, 2015

The man was ordered to pay £475 in fines and costs.

Healthcare Professionals Unite to Change Treatment of Psychiatric Emergencies

December 15, 2015

Emergency physicians, nurses, psychiatrists and patient advocates all joined in the effort.

Reduce Denials: Don't Let Denials Drain Your Cash Flow

Join us for a free webinar to learn about best practices in denial management.

Engineers in Canada Aim to Close EMS Gap in Developing Countries

December 15, 2015

More than 33% of deaths in developing countries are attributed to time-sensitive medical emergencies

Off-Duty Ky. Paramedic Helps Teens After Crash

Police say the driver lost control, but nobody was killed.

Va. Food Drive Also Provides Training for Distributing Disaster Supplies

December 15, 2015

Distribution sites provide residents with items like water, tarps and food if damage from a disaster prevents stores from selling them.

Public Weighs in on Calif. Paramedic Service

December 15, 2015

The community said they do not want the district to subcontract with a private ambulance company.

Alcohol Fuels Assaults on Scottish Ambulance Crews

Staff said that more than half of callouts they deal with at weekends are related to alcohol.

Patient Aboard Calif. SkyLife Helicopter Crash Identified

December 15, 2015

The patient was 40-year-old Kathryn Ann Brown.

City: Building Where Ill. Paramedic, Firefighter Died Didn't Have Proper Permits

December 15, 2015

A complete removal of the building's elevator was underway without authorization, and the 42-year-old fell down the shaft.

Is 'Telemedicine' Virtually Identical to the Examination Room?

December 15, 2015

Advocates say telemedicine has failed to reach its full potential.

Md. Residents Can Now Buy Narcan Without Prescription

December 15, 2015

Anyone trained through the Maryland Overdose Response Program can now purchase the overdose-reversal drug.

Kan. Man Sentenced to Prison for False 9-1-1 Calls

December 15, 2015

The man made 26 calls in less than 24 hours.

Visitor Saves Man in Fla. Swimming Pool

December 15, 2015

The 26-year-old from Wisconsin pulled an elderly man from the pool and gave him CPR.

Security Systems Donated to Pa. First Responders

December 15, 2015

More than 400 home-monitoring devices were given to Allentown paramedics, firefighters and police officers.

HeartiSense: A New Experience in CPR Training

HeartiSense enables accurate and effective training and assessment, along with increased engagement in the training process.

Can You Find Me Now? Why Calling 911 Will Get Easier

December 14, 2015

Under new rules, carriers will have to provide caller location info within 50 meters 80% of the time by 2021, along with vertical location information.

Hall Ambulance Recruiting for EMT Academy

December 14, 2015

Recruits are full-time employees who learn everything they need to get started working as an emergency medical technician in the Hall Ambulance 9-1-1 system.