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TOP NEWS Off-duty paramedic, trooper save crash victims Pediatricians update SIDS prevention guidelines 4 killed on Australian theme park ride Calif. EMT sued after posting picture of patient's injury: The photo was captioned, "This is what happens when you're careless in the rain on a motorcycle" Tenn. county recommends split of fire chief, EMS director position:Officials said the county is growing and having one person supervise both depts. is going to be a bigger challenge Pa. EMS agency accidentally collects funds from other towns: The nonprofit agency sent out subscription payments to the town they serve, unaware several other towns share the same ZIP code NJ EMTs, ER staff raise funds for sick colleague Ill. paramedic attacked by stabbing victim NC EMS agency corrects security glitch Woman learns CPR day before saving colleague's life Idaho family sues paramedic, city for burning baby Responders rescue hiker after possible drug overdose

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EMS1 EXCLUSIVE Why a living wage comes before EMS advocacy By Kelly Grayson, EMS1 Columnist Advocate for EMS improvement starting with your agency because a rising tide lifts all boats. Focus on the present  PEDIATRIC CARE How EMS can train parents to understand, prevent SIDS By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist EMS providers need to know and share the updated American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep recommendations with parents and caregivers of infants. What to know

HEALTH & WELLNESS How to protect sleep-deprived EMS personnel By Ginger Locke, EMS1 Contributor The effects of sleep deprivation are akin to alcohol intoxication; build a safe sleep room and a culture of watching over tired medics. Take care of your team  PARAMEDIC CHIEF How many hours make a paramedic or EMT shift? By Dave Konig, EMS1 Columnist Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task. Not all shifts are equal

EMS DOCUMENTARY High School 9-1-1 High School 9-1-1 chronicles a year in the life of the only ambulance service in Darien, Conn. that just happens to be run by high school teenagers. Watch the trailer  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV What to look for during a weapon search Powerful tips for moving EMS patients

251 Off-duty paramedic, trooper save crash victims 134 4 EMT tips to first do the right things, then do things right 115 How to use the RACE scale for stroke severity 80 EMS workplace stress and warning signs 70 Tenn. county recommends split of fire chief, EMS director position

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