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July 5, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS NJ EMT killed in motorcycle crash Police: Man injured by 'explosive experiment' in Central Park 5 dead, 25 injured in Fla. crash 6 sentenced in Dutch ambulance drug-smuggling operation: "Truly colossal" quantities of cocaine, heroin and ecstasy were found in the fake ambulances Chicago medics respond to dozens of holiday shootings: 3 children are among the 64 people shot in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend New SC law will expand access to drug-overdose antidote: Pharmacists will be authorized to provide the drug to people "at risk" of an opiod overdose  Agency to buy body armor for all EMTs and paramedics Firefighter-paramedics recount Orlando shooting Cities nationwide consider 911 texting Italian ambulance runs over, breaks jockey’s leg Memphis firefighter-paramedic dies in off-duty incident Dad says 2 gators involved in Disney attack that killed son 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 DISASTER RESPONSE When disaster strikes, the National Disaster Medical System responds By Donald J. Mihalek, EMS1 Contributor The nation's medical tactical response team answers the call when mass casualty medical care is needed. 3 missions  THE QUESTION What should EMS providers know about, besides EMS? By EMS1 Staff EMS1 readers share their non-clinical interests, subjects for further study and their biggest job-related concerns. What we learned  EMS HIRING Can EMS agencies ask applicants if they have a criminal history? By Margaret Keavney, Esq., EMS1 Contributor The 'Ban the Box' campaign, as well as EEOC guidance, needs to be considered when asking applicants to disclose criminal convictions. When to ask  CAPNOACADEMY Sepsis 3.0: Implications for paramedics and prehospital care By Rom Duckworth, EMS1 Columnist Understand the origins of sepsis criteria and what the new sepsis definitions mean for EMS assessment and treatment of septic patients. Know the signs  TOP VIDEOS Top 5 EMS videos of June 2016 Among this month's top videos is a great 911 PSA music video, how to perform CPR on furry friends and a gruesome baseball accident. Watch the videos  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Remember 2 Things: How to monitor violent, restrained patients Use of ECMO in cardiac arrest 1,447 10 obsolete EMT skills 1,181 Body armor for EMS: Is it time for every medic to wear a ballistic vest? 875 6 questions medics should ask on every auto accident scene 858 What medics need to know about 'buttchugging' 814 EMS Artwork: Is there wheezing? 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.