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Theft from Ambulances Costing London Ambulance Service £17,000 Per Year

March 11, 2016

Over the past five years, theft of vital medical equipment from London Ambulance Service cars and ambulances has cost over £85,000

Canadian News Show Highlights Stress, PTSD Among EMS Providers

N.Y. Man Pulled From Burning Car by EMS Crew

Report: No Single Factor Behind Group of Australian Paramedic Suicides

'First Friday' Campaign to Show Support for Texas First Responders

W. Va. Lawmakers Praise Bill Aiding Battle Against Opioid Epidemic

Two Injured When Ambulance Crashes Into Calif. Building

Firefighter Saves Son From Flying Bat at Fla. Baseball Game

Woman Steals Ambulance from N.C. Hospital

MEDIC used the GPS unit that is in all ambulances to track the missing unit and direct police toward it

Dispatch: A Real-Life Story

Based on a true story, a rookie 911 dispatcher receives a bizarre phone call, plunging him into a horrific waiting game

Limmer Creative Launches Audio Apps for Improved NREMT Studying

March 11, 2016

From LIMMER CREATIVE

Unlike traditional lectures, these audio lessons are discussion-based, upbeat and easy to listen to.

Providing Critical Care Innovations

XSTAT is a device designed for the treatment of gunshot and shrapnel wounds.

Negotiating EMS

You can gain significant advantages in the workplace just by becoming a more knowledgeable, more effective negotiator

Why Leaders Read

Leaders across all professions read continually to stay ahead of the curve and expand their knowledge base.

Faces of EMS Exhibit Puts Pride of EMS Personnel on Display

The six-feet tall, 12-feet long display includes images of 53 providers from the western Pennsylvania area.

NHTSA Webinar Will Review Implementation of Evidence-based Guidelines in EMS

March 10, 2016

Evidence-based guidelines play a critical role in improving patient care and outcomes

Paramedic/Firefighters Named Ill. City's Fire Marshal, Fire Chief

March 10, 2016

Aldermen voted unanimously to appoint the two.

N.Y. Toddler Rescued After 100-Foot Fall

March 10, 2016

The boy has been released from the hospital.

Texas Healthcare Workers Offer Help to Homeless

March 10, 2016

Emergency personnel, healthcare workers, outreach teams and social service advocates are working to identify people in the homeless district who need medical care.

N.Y. County's Paramedics Train Alongside ATF

Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives respond to life threatening situations across the country

Poor Communications, Premature Discharges Linked to Patient Readmissions, Study Shows

March 9, 2016

'Revolving door' of readmissions puts hospitals at risk of penalties

N.C. Woman Steals Ambulance, Crashes Into Tree

March 9, 2016

The vehicle tore out fence posts that were cemented several feet into the ground.

Detroit EMT Injured After Patient's Family Breaks Ambulance Window

March 9, 2016

The EMT's injuries were non-life threatening.

Paramedics, Other Responders Honored During Texas Ceremony

March 9, 2016

The Unsung Heroes ceremony gave awards to four first responders.

Pa. EMS Company Optimistic for the Future

March 9, 2016

The agency is recovering from some financial issues.

W. Va. EMS Chief Injured Responding to Logging Accident

March 9, 2016

The chief was involved in a rescue operation when he fell approximately 50 feet off a hillside.

Pa. Fire Academy to Host First Responder Training for Natural Gas Vehicles

March 9, 2016

The idea is to familiarize responders with the new fuel types so they can make emergencies involving them safer.

Conn. Paramedic Students Use Manikin for Hands-on Childbirth Practice

March 9, 2016

The manikin is operated by an instructor from a computer in the next room.

HHS Announces Proposed Rule to Support the Reliability, Transparency, Accountability, and Safety of Certified Health IT

March 8, 2016

ONC Health IT Certification Program: Enhanced Oversight and Accountability Proposed Rule

The Difficult Airway Course: Emergency—Phoenix

Date: 03/18/16 - 03/20/16

This 'practice-changing' program offers multiple hands-on sessions that reinforce the learning and provide valuable practice time with proven airway devices.