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September 26, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Pa. woman charged with assault after fighting with EMT 6 shot, 3 others hurt in Houston; gunman dead 3 crew members remain critical after medical helicopter crash 2 SF paramedics investigated for incident in ambulance: A formal complaint was filed against the department regarding an incident that took place eight months ago Calif. Gov. signs bill to teach CPR in high schools: Students can be taught the fundamental life-saving skill of hands-only CPR in 30 minutes or less Ill. fire chief wants to change regulations to hire more paramedics:The current hiring list has about 50 to 60 people on it, about 70 percent of which do have paramedic training Pa. schools stock up on Narcan NJ ambulance crashes with patient inside Heroin rescue efforts draw backlash nationwide Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident Pa. bike ride honors EMS personnel who died in line of duty Lawmakers vow to override Obama's veto of Sept. 11 bill Stryker's Safest, Most Advanced Manual Cot Fastener The Performance-LOAD. Performance-LOAD provides safety, efficiency, and reliability during patient care processes.  Learn more and watch the video CARDIAC CARE Improving STEMI outcomes starts with building trust By Hadley Mayes, EMS1 Contributor Ada County Paramedics describes their collaborations with hospitals and doctors to improve STEMI care. Raising the bar  EMS LEGAL UPDATE Why patient refusal documentation is in your best interest By Ken Brody, EMS1 Columnist When patients do not act in their best interest having them sign a patient refusal form is in your best interest as an EMS professional. Protect yourself  EMS EDUCATION Teaching EMS dinosaurs to evolve By Kelly Grayson, EMS Columnist There are plenty of dinosaurs in EMS, whether they got their patch 30 years or 30 minutes ago, who are good-intentioned, well-meaning people with honorable motivations.  Work together  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE Why 'Move, Escape, or Attack' is superior to 'Run, Hide, Fight' By Mike Wood, EMS1 Contributor The "Run, Hide, Fight" model lacks efficiency and flexibility to permit someone to evaluate the problem and choose the appropriate response. Forewarned is forearmed  REMEMBER 2 THINGS More tourniquet application tips for EMTs and paramedics Learn why and how to apply multiple tourniquets to control severe bleeding. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV 2016 Air Force EMT Rodeo highlights Sepsis: Know the signs How New Technology Makes Mobile Stroke Units Safer Frazer, builder of the nation's first mobile stroke unit, adds new levels of protection for medics and patients in crash conditions. Read full article   AFG Grant Assistance Price Increase Is Coming. Are You Ready? Our grant writing prices will increase by 25% the day AFG opens! Contact the experts at FireGrantsHelp for grant writing help today! Contact us today  1,090 50 awesome songs to listen to in the ambulance 940 SC EMTs OK'd to use syringes to administer epinephrine 865 Paramedic school: 10 things you need to know to pass 848 Photo: Ambulance crew helps man fulfill dying wish 528 Pediatric IOs: 5 things I didn’t learn in paramedic school CAREER CENTER Featured Job: Communications Manager Fort Worth, Texas $82,000 to $102,000 annual 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.