EMS Industry News
CFSI & MedicAlert Foundation Accepting Applications for Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program
Award honors volunteer, career & combination departments that have established innovative & highly effective best practices in EMS.
Patient Tracking Incorporated in Nationally-Used EMS Field Bridge
Available with the next product release in Q1, 2013
Verathon Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain GlideScope GVL Video Laryngoscope Reusable Blades
Verathon Inc., Bothell, Washington, is initiating a voluntary recall of GlideScope GVL Video Laryngoscopes reusable blades that were manufactured between December 2010 and August 2011.
SUNY Cobleskill Paramedic Program Forges Partnership With Cooperstown Medical Transport to Create Local Jobs
Graduates of the program will be guaranteed a job as a paramedic with Cooperstown Medical Transport (CMT) following graduation.
Globe Gear Awarded to Fire Departments in Indiana and Virginia
Recipients are Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department in Gentryville, IN, which will receive 12 sets of gear, and Bolar Volunteer Fire Department in Monterey, VA, which will receive eight sets of gear.
Memphis Fire Department Gets $240,000 Grant
The grant will allow the Memphis Fire Department to purchase seventeen (17) LUCAS chest compression systems.
Newest Release of Patient Registry Adds ABA Reporting, Other Features
ImageTrend, Inc. announced the latest version of its Patient Registry™ software will be released starting the week of Dec. 3.
ImageTrend’s 5th Annual EDS Conference Call for Presenters
The ImageTrend community is seeking presentations to inform, add value and stimulate conversations in relation to its products and one of the selected conference tracks.
Federal Bill Proposed to Support Returning Veterans with Combat EMS Experience
Bill would make it easier for states to expedite certification as civilian EMTs.
SCA Foundation Urges FDA to Reconsider Reclassification of AEDs
To help, sign the petition or use the sample letter to send a message to the FDA.
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