EMSWorld (EMS - EMT - Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services)
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Readers respond: "I wanted to commend Kevin Collopy on his excellent work chronicling his experience with our partner Haiti Air Ambulance. I was very impressed with his writing style and ability to share his story in such a contextual and meaningful way, and to highlight what Ralph and his team are accomplishing in Haiti. We are very proud to be partnered with both New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Haiti Air Ambulance. Thank you for all that you do." —Gary Boullion, Regional Vice President, Air Methods Corporation
Riding With Haiti Air Ambulance Part 1
U.S. providers are key to its success; here’s an inside view.
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EMSWorld (EMS - EMT - Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services) shared NSW Ambulance's photo.
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Start 'em young...
NSW Ambulance
Meet our youngest recruit. At seven days old Sebastian was already showing his NSW Ambulance colours.
Thanks to Hunter based paramedic Jodie for sending in this gorgeous pic of her infant son.
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More bad press for DC Fire & EMS: A D.C. paramedic is accused of sleeping while a patient was transported in the back of an ambulance.
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Bretagne is the last known living SAR dog who responded on 9-11-01: "When our Task Force arrived at Ground Zero, I couldn't believe the magnitude of it. I was just so glad to have a canine partner to help me through it. She represents all working dogs, disaster dogs in particular."
SAR Dog Returns to NYC
As members of Texas Task Force 1, Bretagne and her mom/handler Denise Corliss had an intense first deployment on 9-11-01.
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Crash Involving Train, Ambulance in Langley, British Columbiawww.emsworld.com/12113571
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A Spanish cancer patient has received a 3D printed titanium sternum and rib cage.
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September is Sepsis Awareness Month and marks a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers to help educate their patients and the public about this potentially life-threatening complication of infection. Check out articles, news and videos on this critical topic
Sepsis Resource Guide
September marks Sepsis Alliance’s Awareness Month.
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EMSWorld (EMS - EMT - Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services)
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Members observe a first moment of silence at FDNY EMS Training Academy at Fort Totten in Queens. Photo from New York City Fire Department (FDNY).
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EMSWorld (EMS - EMT - Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services) shared National EMS Memorial Service's photo.
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On this anniversary of the most atrocious terrorist attack on our nation, our thoughts and prayers are with family members, colleagues and friends forever mourning the loss of their loved ones.
National EMS Memorial Service
Today we honor and remember.
Of the 2,977 victims killed in the September 11 attacks, 411 were emergency workers in New York City who responded to the World Tra...
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EMSWorld (EMS - EMT - Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services)
Yesterday at 2:45am
"When the first call came in, it sounded like it might be a major medical emergency. But it was just one of the regular timewasters."
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Yesterday at 1:32am
Four departments in the Denver area have told firefighters to wear t-shirts with "Fire" printed on them as threats to police officers grow.www.emsworld.com/12113250
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On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, kindergarteners from Charles Wright Academy were scheduled to visit a fire station in University Place, Wash. After news of the terrorist attacks, school officials called the station, assuming they would have to reschedule their visit for another, less traumatic day. But firefighters insisted the kids come, and welcomed them with open arms, which has now been a tradition for 14 years.www.emsworld.com/12113239