‘It’s Cost Lives’: Pickens County (AL) Now Down to Just One Ambulance
In the three weeks since Pickens County dropped down to one ambulance, two women died after waiting an hour for paramedics to arrive.
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Hartline (WA) Firefighter-EMT Details Rural Service
Grant County Fire District 6 covers 232 square miles of Northeastern Grant County with a population of a little over 2,200.
Rural NC EMS System Adapts as Hurricane Helene Overwhelmed Resources
Garry Pomerleau shares his firsthand account of working through a major disaster.
The House that Trauma Built: A Blueprint for Rural First Responder Mental Health Programs
The house that trauma built can become a sanctuary of resilience and well-being with the right tools and mindset.
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Rural OH Fire and EMS Department Using AI to Improve Patient Care
AI is being used to analyze run reports at this rural Ohio fire and EMS department.
Introducing Ultrasound in Rural EMS
Payette County (ID) Paramedics review the challenges and lessons learned after the service introduced prehospital ultrasound to its rural service area.
Group Explores Ambulance Vessels as Part of Solution to ME’s Island Care Crisis
Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.
Rural MN EMS Providers Can Apply for $24 Million in Emergency Aid
Ambulance services have until September 16, 2024, to apply.
A Case Report of Cervical Spine Injury and Spinal Immobilization in Rural EMS
EMS plays a vital role in ensuring proper treatment, clinical judgment and immobilization for patients with suspected cervical spine injuries.
EMS Research Podcast: The Decline of Rural Ambulance Services
Bram Duffee, PhD, interviews Paramedic Jessica Thompson to talk about ambulance services closing in rural areas.
MT Creates Emergency ‘Drive-Thru’ Blood Pickup Service for Rural Ambulances
The network allows ambulance crews to pick up blood from hospitals and transfuse it to patients on the way to the advanced care they need.
The Dream of Noojimo’iwewin: Tribal EMS Healing One Person at a Time, Part 1
Join us on a profound journey through the heart of Indian Country as we delve into the unique challenges faced by tribal EMS professionals.