- This Week in EMS: A Recap for June 28 - July 4, 2008
by rss@emsresponder.com (HEATHER CASPI, Editor) -
3 Jul 2008 at 8:14am
A major tragedy struck the EMS world this week when two medical helicopters collided Sunday as they approached the same hospital in northern Arizona.
- Top News: Spotlight: Military EMS Personnel
by rss@emsresponder.com (Benjamin and Emily Nunez) -
4 Jul 2008 at 4:43pm
To celebrate this 4th of July, EMSResponder.com would like to recognize our country's military EMS providers.
- EMS Officials Work to Restore Ryan White Legislation
by rss@emsresponder.com (SUSAN NICOL KYLE) -
4 Jul 2008 at 4:43pm
Officials hope to resuscitate a life-saving measure axed by Congress regarding illness notification for responders.
- Oklahoma Medics Get Reason to Stay
by rss@emsresponder.com (KIM ARCHER, World Staff Writer) -
3 Jul 2008 at 7:14pm
Oklahoma's largest EMS employer has launched a nearly $4 million initiative to recruit, train and retain paramedics to avoid crippling labor shortages.
- Fireworks Injure 2,600 Children Each Summer
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3 Jul 2008 at 5:30pm
About 9,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries involving fireworks in 2007. About one-third of those injured were younger than 15.
- Pet Dog Gnaws Off Disabled Illinois Woman's Toe
by rss@emsresponder.com (Jill Moon) -
3 Jul 2008 at 5:23pm
The dog gnawed her right big toe completely off and part of the toe's knuckle, puncturing an artery while she was sleeping Monday afternoon.
- Fireworks Tossed Near Refueling Ambulance in Ohio
by rss@emsresponder.com (Bob Blake) -
3 Jul 2008 at 5:40pm
Two days after tossing lit fireworks near a refueling ambulance, an Elida man said he was sorry.
- Top News: EMT Exam Rescue Launched in Alabama
by rss@emsresponder.com (JEREMY GRAY, News staff writer) -
3 Jul 2008 at 5:02pm
Alabama has the nation's second-lowest first time passing rate on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam, with only about 38 percent passing it on the first try.
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1 Jan 2008 at 12:00am
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- The Latest in CPR
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9 Jun 2008 at 6:24pm
I can remember the first time I did CPR. It was over 30 years ago and I was nervous as heck. I remember an "old-timer" telling me to just settle down and relax. After all this time, I cannot remember what that patient looked like, but I do remembe...
- Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Ruffle Some Feathers!
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9 Jun 2008 at 6:21pm
It is clear that the recently formed group Fire Service Based EMS Advocates (FSBEMSA) has ruffled the feathers of some EMS providers and leadership of some EMS national organizations who are not fire based.
- Cooler Heads Prevail
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9 Jun 2008 at 6:19pm
Ted Williams was one of the great hitting baseball players to ever live — and may someday come back to life. At least that is what some are betting on.
- Four Categories Of Fire-Based EMS
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9 Jun 2008 at 6:15pm
At a recent meeting with a fire department, a fire chief proudly announced to me, "We do EMS." The fire chief left the room and the meeting progressed with his command staff.
- It's Time to Create The 'Survival Ladder'
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9 Jun 2008 at 6:12pm
The four components of the Chain of Survival include early access, CPR, early defibrillation and early advanced care. An EMS system in which there are strong links in this chain provides a better outcome for a victim of cardiac arrest.
- Now What Do We Do?
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9 Jun 2008 at 6:10pm
Kathleen Casey-Kirschling became the first baby boomer to sign up for Social Security benefits. Born in Philadelphia at 12:00:01 A.M. on Jan. 1, 1946, she is generally considered the first baby boomer.
- White Paper States Case for Fire-Based EMS
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21 Jan 2008 at 9:33pm
Who's ready for another round of "Does EMS belong in the fire service?"?
- Maryland Fire Department Restricted after Ambulance Dispute
by rss@emsresponder.com (BRITTANY MOREHOUSE, 9NEWS NOW) -
21 Aug 2007 at 7:18pm
County Fire/EMS officials took action against the all-volunteer department after its acting chief rejected an offer to provide the station an ambulance with paid, career firefighters to staff the vehicle.
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1 Jan 2008 at 12:00am
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