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August 10, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Mich. paramedic critically injured in crash gives 'thumbs-up' Paramedic uses Ebola protection to save skunk Dallas man steals ambulance, joyrides to adult bookstores SF paramedic faces 26 charges in connection with explosion: He was charged with possession of destructive devices, exploding a device with intent to injure and attempted arson Study: Pacific Northwest is best region for first responders to live:Nine locations in Oregon and Washington filled the top 20 slots 'Pretty rad' off-road ambulance in Idaho offers relief to wildland FFs:The "mini" is built to access rugged terrain in remote areas Wash. EMT-firefighter donates kidney to woman Iowa medics receive new ambulance Self-driving Tesla takes owner to hospital after pulmonary embolism Ga. man arrested for ambulance theft, hit-and-run NY couple thanks EMTs, firefighters who helped deliver baby at home NJ hospital adds four solar-powered ambulances to fleet 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   ESO Electronic Health Record (EHR) With an intuitive design that works the way you do, ESO EHR makes documentation faster and easier than ever. Now designed for Windows, Android and iOS. Learn more EMS NEWS MDMA overdoses challenge EMS response at mass gatherings By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist Illegal drugs and adverse environmental conditions are a potent combination at mass gathering events covered by EMS providers. Dangers of MDMA  FROM THE EDITOR What should EMS providers consider before carrying on duty? By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief EMS1 columnists react to a Kansas law allowing first responders to carry concealed weapons. Key takeaways  THE SOCIAL MEDIC Dropping an Olympian: 5 gold-medal lessons for EMS By Dave Konig, EMS1 Columnist EMS providers must prepare for the public attention and scrutiny that comes with providing medical services at high-profile events. Practice the basics  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE Do fire, EMS agencies need special vehicles for mass gatherings? By Frank R. Myers, EMS1 Contributor Once the department decides it needs them, training on how to safely use them is critical. Spec'ing it out  REMEMBER 2 THINGS Legal marijuana use still has consequences Marijuana is illegal in most states and if an agency prohibits it, EMTs can be disciplined even when using in a state where it's allowed. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV STEMI mimics: Quick refresher for medics How to apply a tourniquet 944 Paramedic uses Ebola protection to save skunk from cup 666 Self-driving Tesla takes owner to hospital after pulmonary embolism 470 Veteran EMT Support Act signed into law 351 Baton Rouge police officer credited with saving gunshot victim's life 323 Tinder ranks paramedic 5th most attractive job in Fla. 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.