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June 29, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Ala. EMT killed in domestic dispute Rescue squad donates ambulance to flood-stricken W.Va. county Suicide attackers kill over 40, injure scores at Istanbul airport Medic describes chaotic scene after getting hit by impaired driver: The medic was left with 12 stitches, a broken toe and shattered teeth Ky. EMT sues officer for pulling over ambulance during patient transport:The service claims the officer pulled them over for no apparent reason, other than to intimidate and threaten DOJ to repay fire depts., police $500K for San Bernardino terror attack response: The grant will be used to reimburse state and local agencies for overtime and regular salary costs related to the response La. man attempts to steal ambulance, arrested Authorities: 3 train workers in Texas wreck presumed dead Alaska rafting deaths highlight response challenges Powerball winner builds new Mo. fire station FDA wants more data on long-term safety of hand sanitizers Tim Tebow leads prayer as flight attendants perform CPR Online Video-based Pediatric Training from EMS1 Academy A feature-rich LMS, case-based video training and so much more. Train before it matters.  Learn more   BLACK-FIRE* Exam Gloves Designed for First Responders Halyard Health launches innovative exam gloves that offer the unique ability to detect rips and tears by revealing a high-visibility orange inner layer through the breach. Request a free sample! EMS1 EXLCUSIVE 10 obsolete EMT skills By Kelly Grayson, EMS1 Columnist Each of these 10 skills is something we used to commonly do, but are rarely, if ever, used any longer. What are MAST pants?  FROM THE EDITOR Private equity struggles to make EMS profitable – Is anyone surprised? By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Here are four takeaways from The New York Times investigation into failed private equity investments and mismanagement of EMS businesses. A concerning trend  PATIENT CARE 12-Lead ECG case: When is a heartbeat not a mechanical heartbeat? By EMS1 Staff Learn to distinguish and verify electrical and mechanical capture when using a transcutaneous pacemaker on a patient with symptomatic bradycardia. Don't be fooled  EMS GRANTS How to measure EMS agency grant seeking success By Diane H. Leonard, GPC, EMS1 Contributor Use a combination of the measurement tools and concepts to measure and assess grant seeking success for your fire department or EMS agency. Important questions  REMEMBER 2 THINGS How to monitor violent, restrained patients Steve Whitehead describes the importance of capnography to monitor violent patients who have been restrained. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV How to use MIST for EMS radio reports Bi-phasic anaphylactic reaction to fish 1,734 15 habits paramedics can’t shake 1,353 Powerball winner builds new Mo. fire station 400 Ky. EMT sues officer for pulling over ambulance during patient transport 394 Police: Ala. EMT killed in domestic dispute 212 The top 10 'Ambulance Driver’s Perspective' top 10 lists EMS1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for EMS1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.