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Grundy County Coroner John Callahan said there were no immediate reports of fatalities in Coal City but told the Morris Herald-News emergency crews were trying to get to people trapped in buildings.


Tornado, Storms Cause Damage Across Northern Illinois
Firehouse in Menominee is one of many buildings damaged.
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All were either in stable condition at hospitals or back home on Sunday,


11 Wounded, One Dead in Detroit Shooting
Gunfire erupts on a basketball court after a block party.
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Police in the city of Graz said 34 others were injured, with six victims, including two children, in serious condition.


Three Dead, Over 30 Injured in Austria Auto Rampage
Driver ran into a crowd in Graz killing three and injuring 34.
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June 21 at 10:01pm · 
Sponsored Content: A number of studies have shown the quality of chest compressions deteriorates quickly after beginning CPR as bystanders become fatigued. This portable, handheld device simplifies CPR and aligns with AHA guidelines.


CPR RsQ Assist improves life-saving efforts during cardiac emergencies
Learn how CPR RsQ Assist enhances the effectiveness of CPR and reduces rescuer fatigue.
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Where in the World of EMS was A J Heightman on his Birthday & Father's Day?
A.J. spent this weekend in Northeastern Pennsylvania with a group of EMS, QRS, dispatch and fire personnel, presenting a Two-Day Mass Casualty Incident Management Workshop in Hartford Pennsylvania. The area is a beautiful rural area of Pennsylvania near Interstate Route 81 and the PA/NY border. 
The agencies involved in the class have an average transport time of 20 to 25 minutes with the closest hosp...
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June 21 at 2:04pm · 
Hanging by a thread...er... a harness and some rope: What do you know about suspension trauma?



Redefining the Diagnosis and Treatment of Suspension Trauma
Understand the pathophysiology and treatment considerations of suspension trauma.
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June 21 at 9:00am · 
‪#‎ICYMI‬ Our Interschutz 2015 Mega Gallery, including ambulance innovations, crash & rescue response vehicles, gear & clothing, and lots more!


Interschutz 2015 Mega Gallery
Vehicles (ambulances, motorcycles, rescue response, air/land/sea), drones, gear, toys and more from Interschutz 2015 in Hanover, Germany.
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June 20 at 1:00pm · 
Kablow! Right in the kisser! How should you treat it? 



Assessing and Managing Facial Trauma
While the anatomy and degree of injury associated with facial trauma is complex, the prehospital management is straightforward.
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June 20 at 8:00am · 
Check out this gallery of historic ambulance and unique EMS response vehicles at Interschutz 2015, the world's largest fire, rescue and EMS exposition in Hanover, Germany.


Interschutz 2015 Odds and Ends
Historic ambulances, modern ambulance interiors, unique lifts and litter transports, and EMS motorcycles and ATV.
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June 19 at 3:30pm · 
Our coverage of Interschutz 2015, the world's largest fire, rescue and EMS exposition in Hanover, Germany, comes to a close with some unique & historic response vehicles.


EMS Motorcycles, Cot Lifts and Historic Ambulances at Interschutz 2015
Total six-day attendance was around 157,000 visitors.
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June 19 at 1:31pm · 
"The common primary mistake most people make in political situations is to begin with an “us” versus “them” mentality. “We obviously need more money for so ‘we’ need to build a justification that is more impressive than any one else’s.”"



Building Political Capital | High Performance EMS
EMS agencies can always use more political clout. If your current approach is that "we save lives" and therefore deserve it, you need to rethink your strategy.
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June 19 at 12:12pm · 
Coast Guard says 27 passengers and three crew members were injured.


30 Injured in Cruise Ship Crash at New York Lock
Vessel entering the St. Lawrence Seaway crashed into a wall lock.
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June 19 at 10:28am · 
"We tend to focus a lot of attention on ALS, which affects about 20% of our patients. Although all the time and money spent on preparing to resuscitate adults and children is well worth the effort, this rescue reminded me we can't neglect the BLS and rescue practices needed every day in EMS and fire systems."  A.J. Heightman JEMS Editor-in-Chief



Essential Rescue Skills are Important for Every Provider
I've responded to trench collapses and construction site accidents, and trained for confined space rescue, but I was never involved in something that required many of the challenges and obstacles involved in...
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