/emergency-management Emergency Management en-US Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:29:48 GMT /9-11/ems-world-expo-quick-take-fdny-leaders-personal-accounts-from-ground-zero Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:29:48 GMT /9-11/ems-world-expo-quick-take-fdny-leaders-personal-accounts-from-ground-zero /billing-and-administration/ground-ambulance-billing-reform-a-roadmap-for-congress Bottom line up front: Why the Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing Advisory Committee Report is important for EMS Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:50:56 GMT /billing-and-administration/ground-ambulance-billing-reform-a-roadmap-for-congress /response-times/response-time-addiction-is-ems-under-an-urgency-illusion Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating “arbitrary” response time standards; where do you stand? Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:58:09 GMT /response-times/response-time-addiction-is-ems-under-an-urgency-illusion /9-11/ems-world-expo-quick-take-fdny-leaders-personal-accounts-from-ground-zero Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:29:48 GMT /9-11/ems-world-expo-quick-take-fdny-leaders-personal-accounts-from-ground-zero /billing-and-administration/ground-ambulance-billing-reform-a-roadmap-for-congress Bottom line up front: Why the Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing Advisory Committee Report is important for EMS Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:50:56 GMT /billing-and-administration/ground-ambulance-billing-reform-a-roadmap-for-congress /9-11/the-focus-was-the-job-9-months-working-the-pile Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:27:55 GMT /9-11/the-focus-was-the-job-9-months-working-the-pile /response-times/response-time-addiction-is-ems-under-an-urgency-illusion Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating “arbitrary” response time standards; where do you stand? Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:58:09 GMT /response-times/response-time-addiction-is-ems-under-an-urgency-illusion /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:09:24 GMT /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones /911-and-dispatch/its-very-dire-wash-county-to-ask-voters-for-sales-tax-increase-to-fund-911-system-upgrade The planned upgrades would see all Tri-Cities first responders brought onto the newer, digital 800 mhz frequency Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT /911-and-dispatch/its-very-dire-wash-county-to-ask-voters-for-sales-tax-increase-to-fund-911-system-upgrade /technology/webinar-four-technologies-transforming-emergency-response Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:56:26 GMT /technology/webinar-four-technologies-transforming-emergency-response /emergency-management/ind-fd-ems-captain-flight-nurse-recognized-as-paramedic-of-the-year Goshen EMS Captain Kit Castetter also serves as a Medflight nurse and a NICU nurse for Beacon Ground Transport Thu, 30 May 2024 12:34:35 GMT /emergency-management/ind-fd-ems-captain-flight-nurse-recognized-as-paramedic-of-the-year /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/ems-by-the-numbers-where-we-need-to-go-next-2dOezVfFN1Q77qzl/ Breaking down the National EMS Assessment 2020 insights on telehealth, health information exchange and disaster preparedness Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:37:30 GMT /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/ems-by-the-numbers-where-we-need-to-go-next-2dOezVfFN1Q77qzl/ /ems-grants/articles/fema-announces-grant-options-for-civil-unrest-expenses-FJaAI9KDBA1Mm5SN/ Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:51:54 GMT /ems-grants/articles/fema-announces-grant-options-for-civil-unrest-expenses-FJaAI9KDBA1Mm5SN/ /paramedic-chief/articles/how-are-ems-personnel-asking-for-police-response-to-unsafe-scenes-ZYwYSdzgCUBQclsZ/ Lee County EMS conducted a short survey of EMS leaders to determine if code words or plain language are used to request police to an unsafe EMS incident Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:17:34 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/how-are-ems-personnel-asking-for-police-response-to-unsafe-scenes-ZYwYSdzgCUBQclsZ/ /ems-products/communications-interoperability/articles/2017-safecom-survey-assesses-state-of-emergency-communications-3JuieLnIiK2b92Ex/ The Department of Homeland Security OEC released the data to guide the development of policies, programs and funding Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:45:12 GMT /ems-products/communications-interoperability/articles/2017-safecom-survey-assesses-state-of-emergency-communications-3JuieLnIiK2b92Ex/ /air-force/articles/air-force-medical-service-hosts-9th-annual-emt-rodeo-byatvlNO3mBWxWpR/ Highly-trained crews from across the world competed in 17 events testing their EMS skills Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:20:46 GMT /air-force/articles/air-force-medical-service-hosts-9th-annual-emt-rodeo-byatvlNO3mBWxWpR/ /ems-training/articles/first-responders-take-part-in-fbi-training-16XyjFm3Ce3lLuOX/ First responders, officials discuss tactics and challenges associated with active shooters Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:27:27 GMT /ems-training/articles/first-responders-take-part-in-fbi-training-16XyjFm3Ce3lLuOX/ /ems-advocacy/articles/6-ems-questions-for-the-next-us-president-Vuz1HaTiaHWNZLlA/ Policy questions are coming at the presidential candidates from every direction; here are six questions EMS should want answered Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:28:48 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/6-ems-questions-for-the-next-us-president-Vuz1HaTiaHWNZLlA/ /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/2-killed-up-to-16-injured-in-shooting-outside-ft-myers-nightclub-xS9TKnFJKygFp7X3/ Party for middle and high school students attacked; victims ranged in age from 12 to 27 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:29:23 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/2-killed-up-to-16-injured-in-shooting-outside-ft-myers-nightclub-xS9TKnFJKygFp7X3/ /ems-products/incident-management/articles/when-disaster-strikes-in-the-us-the-national-disaster-medical-system-responds-dSdHKndzRA0VGUbT/ The idea was originally formed during the Cold War, to respond in case of catastrophic casualties Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:43:24 GMT /ems-products/incident-management/articles/when-disaster-strikes-in-the-us-the-national-disaster-medical-system-responds-dSdHKndzRA0VGUbT/ /ems-products/ambulances/videos/niosh-ambulance-crash-test-video-tST3etOYgZSdHxuq/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:26:42 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/videos/niosh-ambulance-crash-test-video-tST3etOYgZSdHxuq/ /ems-products/ambulances/articles/new-ambulance-design-standard-to-make-ambulances-safer-scviuY9oabJjnGFZ/ EMS providers riding in the back of current-design ambulances are at high risk of injury or death during a crash Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:22:42 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/articles/new-ambulance-design-standard-to-make-ambulances-safer-scviuY9oabJjnGFZ/ /9-11/articles/congressional-medal-part-of-flight-93-ceremony-51hxMlgDkRJbpMPC/ The passengers and crew revolted against hijackers set on crashing into the White House or Capitol Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:38:20 GMT /9-11/articles/congressional-medal-part-of-flight-93-ceremony-51hxMlgDkRJbpMPC/ /9-11/articles/across-the-years-obamas-911-message-varies-iyfHpJMQi2l6xfM5/ Each time, he has tailored his message to the moment, at different points stressing themes of service, resilience, tolerance, reconciliation Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:07:59 GMT /9-11/articles/across-the-years-obamas-911-message-varies-iyfHpJMQi2l6xfM5/ /ems-products/mobile-computers/articles/how-ems-computers-are-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks-KKm0V7hIMfJ2Slif/ Turning a blind eye to cyber threats puts first responders and civilians at risk; here are two ways to stave it off. Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:04:25 GMT /ems-products/mobile-computers/articles/how-ems-computers-are-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks-KKm0V7hIMfJ2Slif/ /ems-heroes/articles/musician-turns-911-survivor-stories-into-song-f2EtGEZyJNejdZvQ/ Composer: 'A dozen years later, stories continue to emerge, evolve and yearn to be told' Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:25:18 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/musician-turns-911-survivor-stories-into-song-f2EtGEZyJNejdZvQ/ /fire-ems/articles/boston-bombing-suspect-remains-hospitalized-unable-to-speak-Vxv6HOhMJs1PCTtt/ Tsarnaev is still unable to be interrogated, but is expected to live Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:27:51 GMT /fire-ems/articles/boston-bombing-suspect-remains-hospitalized-unable-to-speak-Vxv6HOhMJs1PCTtt/ /ems-products/communications/articles/new-tech-aims-to-solve-interoperability-issues-jwEqC3jlp3SVd9u9/ As FirstNet continues to be a futuristic idea, Covia allows public safety to have solutions today Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:59:03 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/new-tech-aims-to-solve-interoperability-issues-jwEqC3jlp3SVd9u9/ /fire-ems/articles/boston-marathon-blasts-put-worlds-cities-on-alert-saVqODOEeo13F084/ Cities from Los Angeles to London saw increased security Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:57:14 GMT /fire-ems/articles/boston-marathon-blasts-put-worlds-cities-on-alert-saVqODOEeo13F084/ /emergency-management/ind-fd-ems-captain-flight-nurse-recognized-as-paramedic-of-the-year Goshen EMS Captain Kit Castetter also serves as a Medflight nurse and a NICU nurse for Beacon Ground Transport Thu, 30 May 2024 12:34:35 GMT /emergency-management/ind-fd-ems-captain-flight-nurse-recognized-as-paramedic-of-the-year /technology/webinar-four-technologies-transforming-emergency-response Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:56:26 GMT /technology/webinar-four-technologies-transforming-emergency-response /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:09:24 GMT /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones /air-force/articles/air-force-medical-service-hosts-9th-annual-emt-rodeo-byatvlNO3mBWxWpR/ Highly-trained crews from across the world competed in 17 events testing their EMS skills Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:20:46 GMT /air-force/articles/air-force-medical-service-hosts-9th-annual-emt-rodeo-byatvlNO3mBWxWpR/ /ems-products/incident-management/articles/when-disaster-strikes-in-the-us-the-national-disaster-medical-system-responds-dSdHKndzRA0VGUbT/ The idea was originally formed during the Cold War, to respond in case of catastrophic casualties Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:43:24 GMT /ems-products/incident-management/articles/when-disaster-strikes-in-the-us-the-national-disaster-medical-system-responds-dSdHKndzRA0VGUbT/