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May 31, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Paramedics, firefighters rescue man trapped in car for 3 days Former ‘face of FDNY’ burns uniform after being fired Floods in Texas, Kan. leave at least 6 dead, 2 missing Drunken driver who hit ambulance crew gets 18 months in jail: The man pleaded guilty to a 2015 DUI charge that left two EMTs seriously injured Revenue below expectations for community paramedic program:Officials are optimistic the program revenue will increase as it educates "frequent flyers" FDA approves first long-acting implant for opioid dependence treatment: The six-month buprenorphine implant provides a new maintenance treatment option for those in recovery  FDNY gets new high-tech gear for paramedics, firefighters 911 dispatchers get treadmill walking desk Ohio bill allowing first responders to treat pets passes Boy rescued after gorilla is shot at zoo ACLS instructor raising funds for his own defibrillator 2 cyclists jumped by kangaroo

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LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY Infographic: 9 symptoms and solutions for overexertion in EMTs By Megan Wells, EMS1 Contributor Refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs. Know the signs  THE QUESTION Is 'EMS Bingo' a big deal to EMTs and paramedics? By EMS1 Staff EMS1 readers sound off on an 'EMS Bingo' card news story. Drawing the line

EMS CLASSROOM 10 tips to succeed on the NREMT exam By Dan Limmer, EMS1 Columnist Students can apply these tips on the first day of class and eventually use them as EMS professionals. Ace the exam  THE SOCIAL MEDIC How many hours make an EMS shift? By Rave Konig, EMS1 Columnist Leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task. Stepping up

FREQUENT FLYER Chest pains A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS. Read the comic  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV How an EMS agency made a PSA about the dangers of distracted driving Transport destination for an unresponsive kickboxer

1,455 10 tips to succeed on the NREMT exam 1,361 La. signs into law protection of first responders in hate crimes 887 Flag act passed for fallen first responders 493 Therapy dog makes paramedics smile 384 Ambulances, in place of 'caged police car,' to carry people in mental health crisis