The Apple Bottom Fire Department is taking a bold new step to get into the ambulance business: Not involving ambulances at all. Fire Chief Scott Bigelow has said they will transport in their t 2005 Pierce fire engine
Read More »New EMS comedy, Sirens, a gritty realistic view of working pre-hospital care
On March 6, 2014 (at 10pm /9pm central time) the USA network is set to debut Sirens, a new comedy about a crew of three EMTs. Experts agree Sirens is the grittiest realistic depiction of working an ambulance ever shown on TV
Read More »“Ambulance Driver” to become new EMS certification requirements
In the wake of years of record setting EMS deaths due to vehicle crashes congress called on the EMS community to improve their driving standards. Come January 1, 2015 only certified ambulance drivers will be allowed behind the wheel of an ambulance.
Read More »NYC EMT STUDENT IN HOT WATER FOR TRYING TO SAVE MAN’S LIFE .
A NYC Emt student is in hot water for attempting to become a hero before becoming a EMT. The student mistook a disabled person for someone needing medical aid and ultimately caused him physical harm.
Read More »Mister Narcan will dispense in a neighborhood near you
Opioid use, practically heroin, has been on a sharp increase in recent years causing a spike in overdose deaths. In response Mister Narcan will hit the streets to bring a miracle life saver to the general public.
Read More »New Cost Cutting Measure Limits TP Use for Paramedics
A new emergency medical services cost cutting initiative has left some saying, “that’s crap.” Faced with poor third quarter earnings, American Ambulance Medical Response (AAMR) has announced a new program designed to improve the health of emergency responders, while saving ...
Read More »A Lawyer points out that paramedics make diagnosis… what happens next is amazing
Last week noted EMS blogger and journalist Kelly Grayson upset many people by making the claim paramedics can diagnose a patient. Now this week the NREMW, is set to announce a new level of EMT.
Read More »EMS paradigm shift: services going for quantity of personal not quality of training
Virginia house bill 1010 is proposing to lower the number of hours of training required for EMTs and Paramedics in that state. The authors of the bill say this will encourage more people to be willing to staff volunteer EMS services.
Read More »Paramedics To Be Allowed Nebulized THC Treatments
States have been considering giving Nebulized THC treatments for certain patients. Medical marijuana is being more accepted to help with pain management, stress management and helps with glaucoma.
Read More »Unveiling of New CPR Device Does Not Go As Planned
The staff at the Delucia Ambulance Service in Delucia, Nebraska was surprised to see the turnout for the unveiling of their new CPR assist device, but it was not for the reason that they thought.
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