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‘They Just Were Too Afraid’: Health Agencies Confront Stigma of Addiction Amid Fentanyl Epidemic

As local health agencies deploy various strategies to confront the fentanyl scourge, they face an ill that lacks an obvious remedy: the stigma of addiction.
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DC to Open First Public Paramedic Training Center to Address Growing Demand

Washington, D.C. is set to open its first public training center for paramedics next year to address shortage of emergency medical professionals.
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Study Will Evaluate EMS Service in Grant County (WA)

Emergency medical services in Grant County Fire District 3, what they cost, and their future in the Quincy area, will be the subject of a study.
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EMS OperationsNews
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New WA Center Focuses on Behavioral Health Training for First Responders

A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments.
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Adams County (WA) EMT’s License Suspended

An Adams County emergency medical technician has had her license suspended for unprofessional conduct following her failure to enroll in a monitoring program.
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Legal IssuesNews
Two Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service ambulances.

More Than Just a Stepping Stone: The Lasting Legacy of Collegiate EMS Programs

As the staffing crisis grows, creative options for growing new providers must be our path.
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EMS OperationsExclusives
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Fallen EMS Heroes to Be Honored

Special events open to the public include the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride.
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EMS OperationsFlight Ambulance OperationsGround Ambulance Operations

Patient Jumps Out of Ambulance after Assaulting Crew; Is Later Shot Dead By D.C. Police, Officials Say

An EMS provider was injured during the altercation but did not require hospitalization, officials said.
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EMS OperationsGround Ambulance OperationsNews
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tackle EMS Staffing Shortages, Streamline Veteran Hiring

The bill would address EMS staffing shortages and make it easier for veterans to transition from medics to becoming certified paramedics and EMTs.
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Admin/LeadershipLegal IssuesNews

Man Hurt When Van Crashes into DC Fire Ambulance

Two medics inside the ambulance were evaluated at the hospital and are OK.
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EMS OperationsGround Ambulance OperationsNews
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59 EMS Fallen to be Honored During the National EMS Weekend of Honor

Fallen EMS and air medical will be remembered during the 2023 National EMS Weekend of Honor.
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Admin/LeadershipNews
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Largest Nurse Navigation System in the Country Celebrates Five Years

The Right Care, Right Now program has triaged 62,000 low-acuity 911 calls and diverted 40 percent of these callers.
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EMS OperationsNews

Helicopter Rescue in WA Highlights Importance of Preparation

04.06.2023
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EMS OperationsNewsRescue Operations

Two D.C. Fire Medics Accused of Pausing Response to Stop at Chick-fil-A

03.31.2023
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Admin/LeadershipLegal IssuesNews

EMS on the Hill: Where EMS and Government Meet

03.30.2023
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Admin/LeadershipExclusives

Cougar Mauls Nine-Year-Old Girl at WA Church Camp 

06.01.2022
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EMS OperationsNewsVideos

D.C. Celebrates First Female Assistant Fire Chief of EMS

03.30.2022
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Admin/LeadershipNews

DC Fire and EMS Employees Accused of Taking Bribes

02.11.2022
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Admin/LeadershipLegal IssuesNews

Hiker Dies in Fall Through Mount Rainier (WA) Snow Bridge

06.17.2021
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EMS OperationsRescue Operations

Stricken with COVID, Pneumonia, D.C. EMT Regrets Declining Vaccine

05.10.2021
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EMS OperationsNews

Explosion at D.C. Hospital Injures One Person

01.28.2021
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NewsPatient Care

Feds Urge EMS to Prepare for Potential Unrest Ahead of Inauguration

01.14.2021
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Major IncidentsNews

Five Hurt When Vehicle Slams into Washington (D.C.) Ambulance

11.24.2020
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EMS OperationsGround Ambulance OperationsNews

Two Civilians Hurt When Car Slams into D.C. Ambulance

11.03.2020
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