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June 27, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Russian paramedics attacked by kickboxers FDNY EMTs get engaged at NYC Pride parade Impaired driver plows into crash scene, injures medics Wis. EMS, fire depts. battle staffing problems: Merging departments and increasing MABAS might be necessary if departments can't raise funds via taxes 2 men presumed dead found alive in W.Va. flooding: More heavy rain, flash floods are expected in the state's forecast Stakeholders asked to comment on revision to EMS Agenda: NHTSA is seeking responses to a specific set of questions to guide the next 30 years of EMS by June 30 Lightning strike injures medic, EMT Disability bill would extend coverage for Philly paramedics, EMTs Pa. woman arrested after cracking EMT's ribs Medics treat 10 stabbing victims during white nationalist protest Fire chief: Medic's death changed our roadside response 4-year-old survives Colo. crash that kills family Rad-57: Quick and Noninvasive Assessment of CO Levels in the Blood Enroll in the EMSGrantsHelp Masimo Grant Assistance Program to receive grant tools and notifications about upcoming grant opportunities. Get help with grants FITNESS & HEALTH What do we know about traumatic stress in EMS? By Elizabeth Donnelly, EMS1 Contributor There is a significant correlation between operational stress, organizational stress, critical incident stress, alcohol use and post-traumatic stress. The quick answer  THE PRACTICAL MEDIC Reality training: Administering pediatric medication By Bob Sullivan, EMS1 Columnist Use this hands-on training exercise to improve equipment familiarity, reinforce medication cross-check processes and increase provider confidence to treat sick kids. Better pediatric care  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE How to really address problem emergency responders By Linda Willing, EMS1 Contributor Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck. The right approach  LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY 7 things you should and should not spend your first paycheck on By Megan Wells, EMS1 Contributor A brand-new EMS paycheck may bring on spending temptation, but resist the urge to splurge. Make a plan  FREQUENT FLYERS Who restocked the rig? A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS. Read the comic  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Supplemental oxygen and fluids for violent, restrained patients Adenosine Tips and Tricks 614 Paramedics, firefighters need more suicide response training 481 Ky. governor ceremoniously signs EMS LODD benefits bill 344 5 errors that are giving you incorrect blood pressure readings 254 Video: Umpire hit with flying bat, sustains ‘gushing’ head wound 240 Tenn. fire dept. pilots community paramedicine program Win a Pair of Thorogood BBP Compliant Boots! From theEMSstore Deadline to Enter: July 4th, 2016 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.