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Small Town and Wilderness EMS
Mike McEvoy and his guest Chris Willis discuss of small town EMS and wilderness responses.
EMS Technology Insights
From the show floor of the National Teaching Institute (NTI), the annual educational conference of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, host Mike McEvoy interviews three experts to garner some "under the hood" information about 12-lead interpretation algorithms, the inner workings of pulse oximetry, and CPR performance feedback devices.
Sudden Cardiac Events in Firefighters
Host Mike McEvoy talks to Drs. Stephanos Kales of Harvard Medical School and Denise Smith of Skidmore College in a lively and informative discussion on why firefighters, including some very young members, suffer sudden cardiac events.

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Engine Company EMS

Firefighter Down: Treating Cardiac Arrest

Firefighters are more susceptible to cardiovascular events than the average person because of their work environments and exertion levels, writes Robert C. Owens Sr.

Can Motorcycle Paramedics Be Used Effectively in Western EMS?

Motorcycle paramedics are a progressive and beneficial solution to reducing response times and improving patient care while also reducing operational costs, Ben Hunt says.

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Fire-Based EMS Hot Buttons

Fire Service-Based EMS Toolkit Revised

The electronic toolkit originally released in 2010 to provide fire service leaders and fire union officials with the latest information and resources on Fire-Based EMS has been revised.

Fire-Based EMS: NEMSAC Issues National EMS Recommendations

The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a March 2013 summary report of recommendations for EMS in the United States.

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On the Road: Driving Tips

IN Firefighter Injured When Flying Ice Strikes Apparatus

A Wayne Township (IN) firefighter was hurt Tuesday when ice flew off another vehicle and struck the fire apparatus he was traveling in.

FL Fire Department Unveils New Fire Truck Simulator

Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue's Training Division recently took delivery of a state-of-the-art driving simulator.

Featured Fire EMS Articles

USFA Coffee Break Training on ICS: Medical Branch Director The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has released a new firefighter training drill on the medical aspects of ...
FDNY Probies Contract MRSA at Academy Several probationary firefighters contracted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections at the Fir...
CentreLearn Training System Course Builder Enables Mid Georgia Ambulance to Provide Cost Effective Custom Training
Symptoms of Depression Among First Responders First responders are often at a greater risk of suffering from depression than other professions because of both the ...
Ambulance Hits and Kills Philadelphia Man A man from Philadelphia was struck and killed by an ambulance near the north central Washington town of Pateros.
NVFC Conducting Survey The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is conducting a survey to assess how we can improve upon our programs and ...
Vehicle Rear-Ends Fire Truck, Two Injured Two people were seriously injured yesterday when they vehicle they were in rear-ended a fire apparatus that had respo...
CSB Emphasizes Existing Resources Available on Hot Work Safety Washington, DC, August 6, 2014 – The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today emphasized the hot work safety resources ...
St. Louis Fire Apparatus Stuck in Sinkhole A St. Louis (MO) fire apparatus got stuck in a sinkhole for about two hours this morning en route to an emergency call.
	Man Badly Injured in Tennessee Duplex Fire A 66-year-old Chattanooga (TN) man was seriously injured in a duplex fire early this morning.

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FEATURED

Response to Gunfire

This program addresses the types of gunfire events that first responders may find themselves at.

FIRE EMS VIDEO

FROM THE HOUSE OF MEDICINE

Long-Awaited CV Disease Updates Released

Four long-overdue updates to treatment and monitoring guidelines for cardiovascular disease have finally been released. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHBLI), in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACA) and American Heart Association (AHA) released updates to cholesterol treatment guidelines, cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment, CV risk reduction, and obesity management guidelines on November 14, 2013

Ventilation Affects Post Arrest Neuro Outcomes

A recent study found both hypercapnia and hypocapnia lead to poor neurologic outcomes after cardiac arrest.

BUG WARS

Is Your Stethoscope Dirty?

A study published this year in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings compared contamination of physician hands to their stethoscopes.

Hand Sanitizers Not Readily Accessible

One in five U.S. healthcare facilities fails to have hand sanitizers at every point of patient care, according to a recent study.

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DRUG ALERTS

IV Fluid Shortage: EMS Can Help

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) released an urgent call to action on March 20, 2014 describing immediate actions healthcare providers, hospitals, and EMS services can take to alleviate the current acute shortage of large volume intravenous solutions.

Drug Shortages: Are You Part of the Problem?

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report issued in October 2013 lists steps the agency has taken to alleviate drug shortages in the United States. If you read between the lines, there is a suggestion that buyers (not just hospitals, but fire and EMS) may share responsibility for drug shortages.