News, Training, Products for EMTs and Paramedics / News, Training, Products for EMTs and Paramedics en-US Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT 2nd medic sentenced in Elijah McClain case /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:23 GMT /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police Family of Ky. EMT killed in ambulance crash files lawsuit /lawsuit/family-of-ky-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-files-lawsuit EMT Chastian McWhorter, 26, was killed on April 1 after the ambulance he was in crashed into a semi-truck Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:56:23 GMT /lawsuit/family-of-ky-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-files-lawsuit Poll: To stay or to go: Providing care in your hometown /research/poll-to-stay-or-to-go-providing-care-in-your-hometown It has unique challenges and opportunities, but all things being equal, would you rather work in your hometown? Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:57:42 GMT /research/poll-to-stay-or-to-go-providing-care-in-your-hometown 2nd medic sentenced in Elijah McClain case /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:23 GMT /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police Family of Ky. EMT killed in ambulance crash files lawsuit /lawsuit/family-of-ky-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-files-lawsuit EMT Chastian McWhorter, 26, was killed on April 1 after the ambulance he was in crashed into a semi-truck Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:56:23 GMT /lawsuit/family-of-ky-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-files-lawsuit Va. EMS executive arrested in Turks and Caicos for ammo possession; company president seeks fair resolution /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:50:20 GMT /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution Best weatherstripping products for your home /off-duty/best-weatherstripping-products-for-your-home Eight choices for any budget to protect your property from the elements and reduce your heating and cooling bill Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:49:04 GMT /off-duty/best-weatherstripping-products-for-your-home Safeguard your firearm on the go: Gun safes for POVs /gun-safety/safeguard-your-firearm-on-the-go-gun-safes-for-povs From budget-friendly options to high-security models, find the perfect product to secure your firearm in your personal vehicle Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:41:49 GMT /gun-safety/safeguard-your-firearm-on-the-go-gun-safes-for-povs The importance of gun safes in the home for responsible gun owners /gun-safety/the-importance-of-gun-safes-in-the-home-for-responsible-gun-owners Discover innovative solutions for keeping your guns both secured and accessible at home Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:10:16 GMT /gun-safety/the-importance-of-gun-safes-in-the-home-for-responsible-gun-owners SA国际传媒 guide to ambulance electrification /SA国际传媒-guide-to-ambulance-electrification/ The time has come for electric vehicles in EMS Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:50:45 GMT /SA国际传媒-guide-to-ambulance-electrification/ What paramedics need to persevere /ems-advocacy/what-paramedics-need-to-persevere SA国际传媒鈥檚 EMS trends state-of-the-industry survey provides targets for reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:49:18 GMT /ems-advocacy/what-paramedics-need-to-persevere Roundtable: Reducing the burden on EMS providers /roundtable-reducing-the-burden-on-ems-providers Adopting programs to improve service delivery and agency culture Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:19:19 GMT /roundtable-reducing-the-burden-on-ems-providers 鈥榃e are patient advocates鈥: When 鈥榖acking the blue鈥 puts EMS in a difficult position /legal/we-are-patient-advocates-when-backing-the-blue-puts-ems-in-a-difficult-position Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:09:41 GMT /legal/we-are-patient-advocates-when-backing-the-blue-puts-ems-in-a-difficult-position Say 鈥榟ello鈥 to your new little friend! /cardiac-monitors/say-hello-to-your-new-little-friend Steve Whitehead shares the most important number on your cardiac monitor Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:09:43 GMT /cardiac-monitors/say-hello-to-your-new-little-friend Building a strong defense: Why neck training matters for first responders /off-duty/building-a-strong-defense-why-neck-training-matters-for-first-responders By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:10:08 GMT /off-duty/building-a-strong-defense-why-neck-training-matters-for-first-responders Leadership style: Progressive discipline vs. coaching culture /leadership/leadership-style-progressive-discipline-vs-coaching-culture Do you agree with cohost Chris Cebollero that progressive discipline is 鈥渁ntiquated鈥 and should be phased out? Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:50:35 GMT /leadership/leadership-style-progressive-discipline-vs-coaching-culture What are you doing to get better? /fdic/what-are-you-doing-to-get-better Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:37:32 GMT /fdic/what-are-you-doing-to-get-better Stability balls: A first responder's top picks /off-duty/stability-balls-a-first-responders-top-picks From durability to design, learn which stability balls are the best fit for our dynamic needs Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:18:29 GMT /off-duty/stability-balls-a-first-responders-top-picks Best weatherstripping products for your home /off-duty/best-weatherstripping-products-for-your-home Eight choices for any budget to protect your property from the elements and reduce your heating and cooling bill Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:49:04 GMT /off-duty/best-weatherstripping-products-for-your-home Safeguard your firearm on the go: Gun safes for POVs /gun-safety/safeguard-your-firearm-on-the-go-gun-safes-for-povs From budget-friendly options to high-security models, find the perfect product to secure your firearm in your personal vehicle Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:41:49 GMT /gun-safety/safeguard-your-firearm-on-the-go-gun-safes-for-povs The importance of gun safes in the home for responsible gun owners /gun-safety/the-importance-of-gun-safes-in-the-home-for-responsible-gun-owners Discover innovative solutions for keeping your guns both secured and accessible at home Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:10:16 GMT /gun-safety/the-importance-of-gun-safes-in-the-home-for-responsible-gun-owners The gear you need to build the essential gun-cleaning kit /off-duty/the-gear-you-need-to-build-the-essential-gun-cleaning-kit Cleaning your firearm is not just about maintaining its aesthetics or functionality; it's essential for ensuring safety and reliability Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:57:25 GMT /off-duty/the-gear-you-need-to-build-the-essential-gun-cleaning-kit 8 of our favorite EMS challenge coin display cases /ems-products/collectibles-gifts-for-paramedics-EMTs/8-of-our-favorite-ems-challenge-coin-display-cases We explain the types of cases, share our favorites for EMT and paramedic challenge coins and offer a few tips to choose the right case Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:57:08 GMT /ems-products/collectibles-gifts-for-paramedics-EMTs/8-of-our-favorite-ems-challenge-coin-display-cases Building a strong defense: Why neck training matters for first responders /off-duty/building-a-strong-defense-why-neck-training-matters-for-first-responders By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:10:08 GMT /off-duty/building-a-strong-defense-why-neck-training-matters-for-first-responders Best on-the-go smoothies and shakes for first responders /off-duty/best-on-the-go-smoothies-and-shakes-for-first-responders Healthy, portable, delicious choices for quick fueling Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:23:26 GMT /off-duty/best-on-the-go-smoothies-and-shakes-for-first-responders The smartest 鈥榮mart鈥 scales for comprehensive health management /off-duty/the-smartest-smart-scales-for-comprehensive-health-management Track your body鈥檚 biometrics with these top Amazon picks Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:58:23 GMT /off-duty/the-smartest-smart-scales-for-comprehensive-health-management FirstNet, built with AT&T, identifies steps to address mental health and wellness in public safety /firstnet-built-with-at-t-identifies-steps-to-address-mental-health-and-wellness-in-public-safety A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:49:05 GMT /firstnet-built-with-at-t-identifies-steps-to-address-mental-health-and-wellness-in-public-safety Wristband scanning? Responding more efficiently to MCIs /ems-software/wristband-scanning-responding-more-efficiently-to-mcis No matter the incident鈥檚 size, scanning patient wristbands keeps all responders and clinicians united Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:07:41 GMT /ems-software/wristband-scanning-responding-more-efficiently-to-mcis Whatever your EMS billing option, customer service is part of the plan /billing/whatever-your-ems-billing-option-customer-service-is-part-of-the-plan Whether you need a professional biller or just billing software, this company works to make it easy Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:41:48 GMT /billing/whatever-your-ems-billing-option-customer-service-is-part-of-the-plan For successful capnography, choose the right sampling line /capnography/for-successful-capnography-choose-the-right-sampling-line Unvalidated third-party lines may lead to inaccurate results and other problems Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:43:48 GMT /capnography/for-successful-capnography-choose-the-right-sampling-line On-demand webinar: EMS in a changing climate: Understanding the impact of extreme weather /weather/webinar-ems-in-a-changing-climate-understanding-the-impact-of-extreme-weather Prepare for the impact of extreme weather on critical infrastructure and EMS operations Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:56:25 GMT /weather/webinar-ems-in-a-changing-climate-understanding-the-impact-of-extreme-weather Webinar: HeartStart a way to prioritize your heart health: A vital message for first responders /health-wellness/webinar-heartstart-a-way-to-prioritize-your-heart-health-a-vital-message-for-first-responders Addressing the hidden dangers of cardiovascular disease Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:50:38 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-heartstart-a-way-to-prioritize-your-heart-health-a-vital-message-for-first-responders On-demand webinar: Inside EMS LIVE! Eat smart, respond strong: Nutrition insights for first responders /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:22:47 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders On-demand webinar: How to implement a telemedicine strategy in your agency /telemedicine/webinar-how-to-implement-a-telemedicine-strategy-in-your-agency Creating, developing and sustaining your own program, step by step Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:38:21 GMT /telemedicine/webinar-how-to-implement-a-telemedicine-strategy-in-your-agency On-demand webinar: Inside EMS LIVE! Using EMS data to drive improvement /ems-training/webinar-inside-ems-live-using-ems-data-to-drive-improvement Expert perspectives on improving patient outcomes Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:35:36 GMT /ems-training/webinar-inside-ems-live-using-ems-data-to-drive-improvement On-demand webinar: Launching the rescue strike team /webinar-launching-the-rescue-strike-team Learn from a real-world use case of the rescue strike team and the three phases of deployment Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:51:54 GMT /webinar-launching-the-rescue-strike-team Seizure mimics and misconceptions /medical-treatment/seizure-mimics-and-misconceptions Janet Taylor shares assessment and management tips for mastering seizure thresholds, classification and treatment approaches Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:12:51 GMT /medical-treatment/seizure-mimics-and-misconceptions 5 problems in patient transport that need to be fixed now /transport/5-problems-in-patient-transport-that-need-to-be-fixed-now What if scheduling and finalizing a transport could be done in 60 seconds? Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:35:12 GMT /transport/5-problems-in-patient-transport-that-need-to-be-fixed-now On-demand webinar: Short circuit 鈥 seizures /seizures/articles/on-demand-webinar-short-circuit-seizures-Dzr8vOJfHyHcWLUe/ Learn common triggers, assessment findings, and the different phases and classifications of seizures Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:30:31 GMT /seizures/articles/on-demand-webinar-short-circuit-seizures-Dzr8vOJfHyHcWLUe/ Webinar: Connecting first responders: The future of public safety communications /ems-products/communications/articles/webinar-connecting-first-responders-the-future-of-public-safety-communications-eQep6HC1HUzyf5lP/ Key findings from the Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:12:43 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/webinar-connecting-first-responders-the-future-of-public-safety-communications-eQep6HC1HUzyf5lP/ On-demand webinar: Violence prevention 鈥 the fire and EMS safety checklist /safety/articles/on-demand-webinar-violence-prevention-the-fire-and-ems-safety-checklist-N7WsBwkhP6fD9WlQ/ A detailed look at the actions leaders can take to implement a systems-level plan to protect their members Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:52:52 GMT /safety/articles/on-demand-webinar-violence-prevention-the-fire-and-ems-safety-checklist-N7WsBwkhP6fD9WlQ/ On-demand webinar: What paramedics want in 2023 /ems-training/articles/on-demand-webinar-what-paramedics-want-in-2023-o8AZpABSgqfLZB9U/ Adopting programs to improve EMS service delivery and agency culture Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:28:52 GMT /ems-training/articles/on-demand-webinar-what-paramedics-want-in-2023-o8AZpABSgqfLZB9U/