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July 8, 2016 | View as webpage

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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, We are grieving the deaths of five Dallas police officers and wishing for a full recovery for seven others who were wounded Thursday night. This terrible event is a stark reminder of the dangers all public safety professionals face at mass gatherings, which can quickly flash from peaceful to deadly. This newsletter features the latest news from Dallas and the EMS community’s reaction to the shootings. Also, listen to a special edition of our Inside EMS podcast in which host Chris Cebollero discusses the immediate steps EMS leaders need to take to prepare their crews for violence at mass gatherings. Be safe and look out for one another.  — Greg Friese, Editor-in-Chief

TOP NEWS 5 officers dead, 7 wounded in Dallas shooting Ambulance crashes en route to a shooting victim Drunk driver crashes into EMS crew responding to another collision FDNY EMT shot sitting inside ambulance: The EMT was at a stoplight when a shooter opened fire with a BB gun Texas EMS agencies to reassess response protocol: Fire engines will no longer respond to every call, and it could take longer for ambulances to reach non-critical calls New Kan. law allows first responders to carry concealed weapons on duty:Effective July 1, EMTs and firefighters can now carry firearms on the job Off-duty Wash. medics save crash victim DC firefighter on leave after Facebook rant FEMA offers flood-stricken W.Va. communities grants, loans Man who converted car with lights and sirens into ambulance fined Ind. town to recieve 'baby box' Ohio health network adds EMS vehicle fleet

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FROM THE EDITOR Paramedic preparation, response to police shot at mass gatherings By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief As we mourn the deaths of five Dallas police officers, paramedics are reminded of the importance of being cautious, calm and conspicuous as caregivers.  What you need to know  INSIDE EMS SPECIAL PODCAST How to prepare for and respond to violence at protests By Chris Cebollero, EMS1 Columnist Chris Cebollero and Greg Friese discuss the tragic deaths in Dallas and the immediate steps EMS leaders need to take to prepare their crews for violence at mass gatherings Top takeaways

LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY Quiz: Where should you take your long-overdue vacation? By Megan Wells, EMS1 Contributor Being an EMT isn't easy. You deserve a relaxing vacation, whether your chief believes you or not. Where should you go?  EMS ARTWORK The longer I am a paramedic the more I realize what I don't yet know By Daniel Sundahl, EMS1 Columnist A paramedic's latest artwork reflects on the ever-changing stages of an EMS career and the concerns of burning out. Check out the art

INSIDE EMS PODCAST EMS1 Editor-in-Chief discusses the Orlando shooting Our co-hosts are joined by Greg Friese to take a deeper look into the Pulse shooting, and what to expect from EMS1 in the coming months. Listen to the podcast  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Escaping violent encounters: How to break a 2-handed choke hold Why you should call a sepsis alert to the hospital

415 Young Texas man meets paramedics who saved his life, two years later 371 EpiPens now legal for Ohio public facilities to carry 251 Off-duty Wash. medics save crash victim 202 Drunk driver crashes into EMS crew responding to another collision 180 Dallas protest shooting: 5 officers dead, 7 wounded

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