Volunteer EMS
NASA Security Specialist and former Firefighter/EMT Dr. Candice McDonald offers a rapid overview to what EMS volunteers need from their agency, and no, it鈥檚 not money
Protecting first responders from psychological stress begins in the classroom
Issues plaguing EMS, from low wages to mental health and safety concerns, the plight of rural emergency medicine and the FDNY鈥檚 first female Chief of EMS brought EMS into the national spotlight
Five N.Y. agencies collaborate to ensure community EMS coverage during weekdays by sharing personnel and resources
Families of volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who are killed in the line of duty would receive payment of death benefits
The expansion now requires motorists to pull over for emergency vehicles with flashing blue or green lights
Leonardo Moreno said he is 鈥渟et on getting better;" a GoFundMe has been created to help him pay medical bills
The department won鈥檛 respond to medical calls in surrounding communities unless requested by another agency
Ross Phoenix, 55, previously served as chief of the Nassau Ambulance Co.; his wife also used to volunteer with the ambulance company
A volunteer EMT without commitment or compassion is a short-term fix that usually becomes a long-term problem
Low hourly wages is a main contributor to most career EMS providers working two or more jobs
Belief that only volunteerism will work in a community is refuted by the many EMS systems that have transitioned to combination or career systems
The agency plans to focus on highlighting the heritage of the storied organization during its year-long centennial celebration
The girl鈥檚 father, a volunteer firefighter, was working and responded with other crews to the call
Cannelton Fire Chief Christopher Herzog allegedly pushed an officer and yelled profanities as the officer wanted to break a window to check a room for victims
Barbara Fudge said she was speechless when an available heart was ready for her
Christopher Suprun stands by his claim that he was a volunteer firefighter who responded to the Pentagon attack
Lawrence Kurtz said he will never forget a call where a man鈥檚 leg and foot were touching his right ear after a tractor accident
Lt. Anthony Perkins said becoming a first responder has never been a question, it has always been a given for him
The study found that about 21 percent of U.S newborns with withdrawal symptoms in 2013 were from rural counties
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed on a medical call; Adams worked at the same department as his fianc茅e
A paramedic performed a thoracostomy on Sandy Kelley, a move that doctors said likely saved her life
Paul Zabriski, 58, was removed as treasurer in January 2016 after the accusations against him came to light
Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
Owen Wood, 32, said he enjoys the teamwork that comes with the profession as well as the daily interaction with different people
Responding to the medical needs of the 2015 Nepal earthquake survivors pushed a Calif. medic out her comfort zone as she strived to make a difference
Jermaine Frye, 31, had been hospitalized after a recent on-duty injury; he later went into cardiac arrest at his home
By having a volunteer on staff once a week for one 12-hour shift, the town would save $12,000 annually
Officials said the county is growing and having one person supervise both departments is going to be a bigger challenge
A specially trained group of emergency physicians responds with EMS providers to assist with care, build relationships and improve patient outcomes
When talking about the kind of work I do, people often ask me how I deal with everything that I see
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