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Training
Oklahoma Program Looks to Cut Paramedic Shortage
The program started last year, and the first batch of students are nearing graduation.
2009 JEMS Salary & Workplace Survey
The "JEMS Salary & Workplace Survey" continues to provide the most comprehensive look at the work environment of the EMS industry available today. What's changed? What's staying status quo?
Last Word
St. Paul starts an EMS diversity program, a West Virginia county brings its providers into pay parity with neighboring counties, New Mexico holds hospitals liable for their air ambulance selections, and more.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Assoc. Lists Honorees
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) announced today the recipients of its 2009 leadership awards.
IAEMSC Holds Inaugural Leadership Summit in D.C.
Read A.J. Heightman's detailed report of the IAEMSC meeting.
$40 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve 911 Services
A majority of emergency 9-1-1 calls are now coming from wireless and Internet-connected telephones, said U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. These grants will help first responders locate where these calls are made and to ensure that help arrives quickly.
IAEMSC Holds Inaugural Leadership Summit in D.C.
Read A.J. Heightman's detailed report of the IAEMSC meeting.
2009 9/11 Health Report Released
Rescue and recovery workers and volunteers were more likely to report late-emerging symptoms than other groups who were exposed to the WTC disaster: the prevalence of PTSD symptoms increased from 14 percent in 2003-2004 to 19 percent in 2006-2007.
Illinois EMS Crews Participate in Countywide Disaster Drill
The disaster drill scenario asked EMS crews in Augusta, Ill., Carthage, Ill., Hamilton, Ill., and Warsaw, Ill., to respond to various problems brought about by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
American Medics Train Iraqi Responders
"They were receptive and wanted to continue the training. I've been teaching the last three weeks on American EMT skills."
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FDNY EMT/Dispatcher Stays on Phone for Eight Hours with Victim
Thomas’s slurred speech made it hard to be understood.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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