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September 12, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS 9 dead in Memphis house fire, 1 child critical W.Va. EMS agency raises money for longest-serving paramedic Ohio FF-medic defends UFC championship title Mental health services extended to emergency responders: Official: "The goal is to help prevent long-term effects and post-traumatic stress disorder" SC responders: Overdose patients become 'angry' when given Narcan:Firefighters who have just been cleared to give naloxone reported combative patients NY extends deadline for 9/11 health claims: Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the law Sunday, extending the deadline to 2018 NY volunteer ambulance agency hires paid paramedics Ohio ambulance stolen while on call Air Force nurses honored for reviving drowning boy NH ambulance employee found guilty on prostitution charges Pneumonia diagnosis fuels questions about Clinton's health Driver safely exits SUV dangling from Texas parking garage Save Your Back with the Doty Belt Lift Assist Harness The Doty Belt provides patient and provider safety. The ergonomic advantage the Doty Belt provides for lifting and maneuvering heavy, elderly and bariatric patients reduces the risk of back injury for providers and increases security for patients. Order yours today LIGHTS & SIRENS EMS job interview tips: 5 things you need to know to get hired By Kevin Grange, EMS1 Columnist Impress your potential employers with your knowledge, preparation and alignment with the requirements of the job by using these five success tips. Get the job  FROM THE EDITOR Did Hillary Clinton have an episode of 'Sunday syncope'? By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Clinton's case presents an interesting opportunity to review a common call type. Consider the following questions about general weakness and syncope. Important EMS lessons  PRODUCT VIDEOS Doing a Community Healthcare Assessment Dr. Wilcox details first steps to successfully implement a community healthcare program. FEATURED DEALS  Get Deals & Discounts on Supplies You Use Every Day Save on EMS Supplies More Featured Deals PARAMEDIC CHIEF From volunteer EMT to Deputy Secretary of Health: Lessons learned By EMS1 Staff EMS leader and advocate Raphael Barishansky discusses his EMS career path from a volunteer EMT to the highest levels of state government. Nonlinear career paths  UNIFORM STORIES 5 signs the last EMS crew had a bad shift By Sean Eddy, EMS1 Contributor  In EMS, shift change is one of the biggest indicators of how the rest of the day is going to go. Don't shoot the messenger  REMEMBER 2 THINGS Improve communication during cardiac arrest patient care Calm and clear communication is critical for a smooth, efficient incident. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV 'Hacksaw Ridge' tells the story of WWII medic and hero Desmond Doss Dispatch short film: Domestic abuse victim calls for 'pizza' 984 Ohio firefighter-paramedic defends UFC Heavyweight Championship 918 Paramedic stabbed in the neck while responding to call 485 EMS use of red lights and sirens is a dangerous sacred cow 262 Sept. 11: 4 top lessons for EMS as we remember 209 NC county: If overdose patient refuses transport, paramedics can leave Narcan 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.