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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, From all of us at EMS1, we wish you a Happy New Year. If you haven't already, check out our Best of 2016 coverage. Read in-depth features on some of the year's most memorable news stories from those in the field, enjoy expert commentary from our columnists and watch some of the best videos from the year. — EMS1 Team

TOP NEWS Texas EMS agency adds 'Safe Sleep Rooms' to combat fatigue Storms kill 4, damage buildings across Southern states Tenn. paramedics recall fatal school bus crash Lawsuit filed over fatal Calif. medical helicopter crash: The wrongful death lawsuit alleges Rogers Helicopters operated and maintained their air ambulance with negligence 2 paramedics, woman hurt in Ill. ambulance crash: Authorities found the ambulance flipped on its side; no patients were on board at the time of the crash Ohio fire chiefs, EMTs voice concerns over hospital's ER protocol changes: Over a dozen fire departments and their EMTs partner with the hospital and depend on their ER doctors for licensing and training New Mich. law requires students to learn CPR NH university launches EMS program Israeli MCI drill empowers female EMTs 4 children die in Texas gas poisoning; others injured Report: UK family called EMS over 2K times in 1 year 3 killed after planes collide mid-air in Texas

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2016 YEAR IN REVIEW Top 7 New Year's resolutions from EMS leaders By EMS1 Staff As the year comes to a close, we asked EMS leaders what they wanted to improve on in the upcoming year.  What's your resolution?  EMS PIONEERS Lessons learned from EMS pioneers By Mike Rubin, EMS1 Columnist On-the-job advice culled from interviewing EMTs and paramedics with more than 30 years of field experience. People skills

UNIFORM STORIES 4 EMS traditions in the making By Sean Eddy, EMS1 Contributor As EMS technology and service models continue to evolve, words, phrases or activities will become tradition. Toned out  HEALTH & WELLNESS What happens when the calls finally catch up to you? By Aryeh Myers, EMS1 Contributor I thought long and hard about having this published. Even those nearest and dearest to me don't know what I’m about to admit. A heavy load

1,500 Should ambulance crews be allowed to carry weapons? 486 New Mich. law requires students to learn CPR 372 Why EMS personnel need a valid physical abilities test 209 I don’t like sharing EMS stories anymore 172 Paramedic vs. EMT: Which path is right for you?

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