Navigating the Challenges of Beachfront EMS
Providing EMS care on beaches requires special considerations.
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EMS Readiness For All Threats: Today and Tomorrow
Sessions will be eligible for CME credits.
New York City Will Provide Body Armor, Self-Defense Training to FDNY EMS
New York City will now provide FDNY EMS personnel with body armor and self-defense training every three years.
The Impact of Climate Change on EMS: Preparing for More Extreme Weather Events
As the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events continue to rise, proactive adaptation measures are needed for EMS.
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Rethinking EMS: Why It’s Time for a Revolutionary Change in Emergency Medical Services
EMS is in need of a change from the ground up, writes Dr. Orlando E. Rivera.
Is It Time for an Armed EMS System?
The decision to arm EMTs and paramedics is a complex and multifaceted decision.
Transforming Medical Response at Clemson Football Games
Changes to the medical response system at Clemson University football games greatly reduced hospital transports and improved patient care.
Rochester (NY) Mayor, Police Chief and AMR Call for Investigation after Man Kicked Out of Ambulance
Officials are demanding answers after video was released showing a man told to get out of an ambulance and left on the ground.
CHRISTUS Flight For Life and PHI Air Medical Celebrate 5 Years of Partnership
This year marks the five-year anniversary of the steadfast partnership between CHRISTUS Flight For Life and PHI Air Medical.
Salt Lake City (UT) Fire Department Finds Success in Deploying Social Workers
By deploying social workers to a targeted area, the Salt Lake City Fire Department avoided dispatching an ALS or BLS engine on 42% of calls.
Crash Responder Safety Week Reminds Drivers to ‘Slow Down, Move Over’
First responders rush to the scene of accidents, often risking their own safety to provide life-saving care to those involved.
Articulating the Role of EMS in America’s Healthcare System
EMS is a healthcare profession, not a public safety profession, and this distinction has profound implications for EMS providers.