Vaccine
EMS attorneys Steve Wirth and Scott Moore discuss looming vaccine mandates
Should healthcare professionals lose their jobs if they refuse a COVID-19 vaccine?
I can鈥檛 presume to know what鈥檚 in the heart of this vaccine resister, but each preventable firefighter, paramedic and cop COVID-19 death is heartbreaking to me
The agencies said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination
MGM Resorts is collaborating with Henderson-based Community Ambulance to aid in the safe reopening of resort properties
Officials said the incident was the result of 鈥渉uman error鈥� and an issue with the vaccine eligibility process
NAEMT, IAFC and AAA leaders discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and treatment in place legislation
EMS and fire personnel are asked to participate in the HERO-TOGETHER study to share their experience
Montgomery County EMT Mike Rechen made sacrifices to protect his grandma from the virus
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
Johnson & Johnson鈥檚 vaccine protects against the worst effects of COVID-19 after one shot, and it can be stored up to three months at refrigerator temperatures
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris 鈥淎l鈥� Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision
The union representing Do帽a Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
John Romeo, SCCAD鈥檚 deputy chief medical officer, shares the lessons learned from registering as a vaccine distribution site and recruiting vaccinators
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city鈥檚 first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
Orange County Emergency Services Medical Director Joseph Grover submitted a plan last year to temporarily permit EMTs to vaccinate patients
As agencies are tasked with moving, packing and unpacking the vaccines, providers must be mindful of carbon dioxide dangers
The forum aims to facilitate information exchange on strategies to build public confidence, optimize equitable access and use data to drive distribution
The list of resources includes training videos, a skills checklist and information about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers鈥� unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
The investigation at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue concluded weeks after a Polk County paramedic and captain were arrested in a separate vaccine theft case
A frontline ED and EMS physician recounts his experience with COVID-19
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
Do帽a Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The St. Petersburg Police Department launched an investigation into St. Petersburg Fire Rescue after the vaccines went missing
Cranford First Aid Squad Volunteer Kelsey Quinones had struggled to find somewhere where she could receive the Pfizer vaccine, the only one approved for those under 18
Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said data shows the department was averaging 15 new cases a day before the vaccines, which has now dropped to fewer than five
