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May 11, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App Dear EMS1 Subscriber, If you haven't already, check out our new Paramedic Chief Digital Edition: Trends in EMS education and training. The exclusive articles in this edition explore how to find and evaluate free medical information on social media. We also share examples of how educators are incorporating technology into their EMS training programs. Let us know what you think after you've read the issue. — EMS1 Team TOP NEWS EMT continues journey to shed 400 pounds T-shirt sales to benefit EMT hurt in fatal wreck Firefighters, paramedics respond to 'Running Man Challenge' Paramedic scammed firefighters by lying about cancer: The medic asked police officers and firefighters on multiple occasions for money Chicago Fire Department strips paramedics of PPE: The fire department said paramedics aren't sent into areas where they need it; union officials disagree Mass. ambulance service buys ballistic vests, helmets: The new gear will protect EMS providers when they are in the field Long hospital wait times delaying Fla. paramedics Wyo. town votes to end ambulance service, cites staff shortage Former Fla. fire department medical director dies from ALS Paramedic accused of stealing patient's debit card fired St. Louis paramedic awarded $50K for racial discrimination suit Colleagues mourning sudden death of Ill. paramedic EMS NEWS IN FOCUS To err is human, but hiding a prehospital patient care error is wrong By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Contributor Prehospital patient care errors can and do happen. Real issues  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE How to know when firefighters hit the wall By Bruce Evans, EMS1 Contributor A lactate meter will tell when firefighters are at the point of exhaustion or extreme dehydration Know the difference  PRODUCT VIDEOS EMS1 Academy: Online Training Your Personnel Will Want to Take  Use this Medic Monthly course as part of an online training program for your EMS agency. FEATURED DEALS  Doty Belt Patient Handling Kit Limited time offer: $100 OFF until June 1, 2016! More Featured Deals THE LEADERSHIP EDGE Ambulance contracts begin to measure what matters By Jay Fitch, EMS1 Contributor RFPs and contracts for local ambulance services will require organizations to measure and report more than simply response time. Key factors  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE 3 ways chiefs and medics can mitigate violence By Rob Wylie, EMS1 Contributor EMS personnel and firefighters are attacked with increasing frequency; follow these steps to shift the survival odds in your favor. Protect yourself  ORIGINAL VIDEO Remember Two Things: Stroke mimics Several conditions - hypoglycemia and seizures - mimic or look like stroke. Here's what to look for. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Stroke assessment and treatment training for EMTs and paramedics Assessment and treatment approach for syncope 677 Ambulance boxed in by motorists, boy almost dies 375 10 helpful stethoscope tips for EMTs, paramedics and students 225 EMS Artwork: Fire/EMS support for Fort McMurray evacuees 194 Colleagues mourning sudden death of Ill. paramedic 143 Code Green Campaign board member nominated for award EMS1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for EMS1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.