EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers
Police officers at Waiehu Beach Park used a tourniquet to stop the bleeding
New guidelines call for police to adopt restraint practices that emphasize medical awareness and collaboration with EMS to reduce fatalities
Neptune Township EMS, Special Operations personnel held training on how to rescue a person trapped in a beach sand collapse
An EMS officer was responding to a call for a choking baby in Brooklyn at the time of the collision
First responders from several agencies saved a woman who fell at least 30 feet down a well in Placer County
Allegany County officials made offers to EMS personnel laid off this summer due to a $2M deficit
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
Clear Spring EMS responded to an urgent call involving an infant initially in respiratory distress
A man armed with a handgun, rifle and shotgun fired shots through walls and off the balcony of the Four Seasons Hotel
NEMSQA: The data shows the industry can do better
Both sides of the Mercy Air helicopter were covered by silver, orange and green graffiti
The Ford City Ambulance director apologized for a post on a private employee’s page, stating that policies will be reviewed and additional training will be implemented
The EMS crew provided their location, allowing another rig to intercept the ambulance while police apprehended the driver
The trooper, who was stationed near the end zone, was struck by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver as he landed out of bounds while attempting to catch a Hail Mary pass
Investigators believe a propane leak is the cause of an explosion in Van Alstyne
Erin Mender had earlier helped the same EMT with a medical emergency at the Alabama-Missouri game
The Seattle Fire Department’s buprenorphine pilot program will now allow firefighter/EMTs to use the drug with patients experiencing severe opioid withdrawal
Scranton officials are looking at the advantages and disadvantages of fire-based EMS following a feasibility study
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
