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June 13, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Orlando shooting: Paramedics delayed by suspicious device Orlando shooting victim planned to become an EMT EMTs live-stream video from ambulance, ignore emergency call Last of the 49 bodies removed from Orlando nightclub: At least 53 people were hospitalized, and a surgeon said the death toll was likely to climb NY city auctions off ambulances despite union grievance: The grievance has yet to be resolved and could require the city to reinstate the ambulance service FDNY celebrates LGBTQ members, community leaders: The new tradition will recognize the contributions of the department's members Boston Fire sends mental health pros to Orlando Maine council to decide new fees for excessive nonemergency calls Man with weapons, explosives en route to pride festival arrested Homegrown talent may be key to hiring more minority first responders Md. fire co. honors EMS, firefighters at ceremony Fla. fire department receives EMS motorcycles

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FROM THE EDITOR Rapid reaction: Responders need to level-up to match lethal capability of mass shooters By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief EMS leaders, field personnel should review and reconsider their preparedness to respond to active shooters. Preparing for the worst  THE EMS CLASSROOM Why EMS personnel need an off-duty bailout bag By Dan Limmer, EMS1 Columnist On- or off-duty EMS personnel need to be on the lookout for hazards and ready to operate in the warm zone. Always be alert

CAPNOACADEMY 3 things paramedics need to know about seizures and respiratory compromise By Bob Sullivan, EMS1 Columnist Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures. Detect respiratory compromise  CALLING A CODE GREEN Self-care tips to recover from a traumatic EMS incident By Ann Maria Farina, EMS1 Columnist Responding to an active shooter incident can be career ending, but self-care and after-care can prevent problems and preserve your career. A proactive approach

PEDIATRIC CARE TIPS 5 ways paramedics can use a 3-way stopcock Dr. Antevy demonstrates five uses for a 3-way stopcock, a valuable device which has many uses for providing care to critical pediatric patients. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Orlando Shooting: EMS, police response to mass shooting Remember 2 Things: Medication Administration

It's All About the Breath: Respiratory Status and Capnography Webinar View this free, on-demand webinar on assisting a patient in respiratory distress. Sign up to view

600 EMS use of red lights and sirens is a dangerous sacred cow 459 50 dead, 53 injured in mass shooting at Orlando night club 332 Rapid reaction: Responders need to level-up to match lethal capability of mass shooters 232 Paramedics save cardiac arrest victim while attending AHA conference 221 Overdoses now top killer of Americans

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