International
The international topic covers news, opinion and training information about international fire and emergency medical departments.
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Chris Cebollero shares a recent family health emergency and offers his insider views on the quality of international medical care in contrast to the U.S.
“Instead of responding to the majority of 999 calls we receive every day, we want to flip that so we only go to those patients who really, really need a double staffed paramedic emergency ambulance quickly.”
Four paramedics from Kassel, Germany, are spending three weeks with Virginia Beach EMS to learn new ways to save lives
The caller had conducted an internet search for the ‘Dover Police Department’
A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver’s seat and stealing the ambulance
The attack happened during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport; more than 25 children between the ages of 6 and 11 were participating in the event
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing attack in Southport
Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo
The Welsh Ambulance Service is the second service in the U.K. to secure the University Trust status, highlighting learning and growth opportunities
The Micro-X Head CT is intended for use in ambulances, allowing for immediate stroke diagnosis
During Floyd Mayweather’s visit, United Hatzalah showcased their ‘ambucycles’ – emergency motorcycles that ensure rapid arrival at medical scenes by cutting through traffic
Eight countries currently use the IPR exam process to certify providers as Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedic
The new ambulances, designed to be lightweight, come equipped with a powered trolley bed system and a powered carry chair for patient transport
In a new work visa program, Spirit EMS was able to reach halfway around the world for paramedic recruitment
QinFlow donates dozens of Warrior blood warmers to Ukraine for field transfusions to improve patient outcomes
A Jet Rescue air ambulance went down in a wooded area south of Mexico City
Miami Beach officials approved the deployment of 12 firefighters overseas
“Just try to wrap your thoughts around having 3, 4, 5, 10 gunshot wound patients thrown at you – at one or two medics with one ambulance.”
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
Magen David Adom paramedics and EMTs are being targeted as they assist the victims of the terrorist attack
Four firefighters and five EMS personnel have been killed in the conflict
The Beirut incident commander, Dr. Shawky Amine Eddine shares insights from the largest non-nuclear explosion in history
Three Pafford EMS ambulances are expected to arrive in time for Ukraine’s Independence Day
Dr. Linda Dykes and Rom Duckworth discuss trans-Atlantic lessons in emergency management
As donated vehicles are destroyed by hostile action – more ambulances, fire trucks and SUVs are needed
Planned Senate hearing, bills find new interest as smoke from Canadian fires reaches D.C.
6 medics from Australia moved halfway around the world to work in EMS
Officials extended “Code Red” air quality alerts for a third straight day
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