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In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Austin-Travis County EMS Assistant Chief Steve White said at least 65 people were treated between Monday and Wednesday
Data from over 50 million EMS activations were submitted by over 14,000 agencies serving 54 states and territories
DEA proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug but not make it legal for recreational use
EMS leader to focus on assisting departments, agencies with sustainability of mobile healthcare delivery systems
David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
A two-year-old boy died after a gust of wind sent the bounce house airborne
Just by boosting your cardiorespiratory fitness by one metabolic equivalent, you can lower your risk of death by 11-17%
Albuquerque Ambulance Service had initially proposed a 100% ambulance rate increase
Proponents claim autonomous trucks are safe and cannot be affected by driver distraction, fatigue and impairment
CalRx’s Naloxone Access Initiative will purchase 3.2M twin packs of the drug at half the market price
Four officers were killed and four others were wounded while trying to capture a man who was wanted for possession of a firearm by an ex-felon
Three officers were killed; four Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers who responded to the scene were also shot while trying to rescue the wounded officers
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital of Modesto is challenging the CMS decision
An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people
A 16-year-old was arrested for opening fire inside Sanford venue after a fight
Agencies in Lima and Allen County work on peer support, EAP and training to help their public safety personnel
AMR’s ‘Freddie’ helps EMTs, paramedics deal with traumatic calls
CPR
Cardiologist Barry Ramo, founder of Project Heart Start, started compressions on the woman as 200-300 people were engaged in training
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Three takeaways from the conviction of Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
Is building a new kind of clinician merely a Herculean task or a fully Sisyphean one?
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide


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The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
The program will deploy 911-integrated drones, equipped with AEDs, naloxone and tourniquets to assist in emergencies such as cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses and trauma incidents
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states