News, Training, Products for EMTs and Paramedics / News, Training, Products for EMTs and Paramedics en-US Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:12:51 GMT Texas first responders, surgical staff work to rescue people pinned underneath 350,000-pound load /heavy-rescue/texas-first-responders-surgical-staff-work-to-rescue-people-pinned-underneath-350-000-pound-load An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:12:51 GMT /heavy-rescue/texas-first-responders-surgical-staff-work-to-rescue-people-pinned-underneath-350-000-pound-load At least 100 injured, 4 dead, hospital damaged after tornadoes hit Oklahoma towns /tornado/at-least-100-injured-4-dead-hospital-damaged-after-tornados-kit-oklahoma-towns Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:45:29 GMT /tornado/at-least-100-injured-4-dead-hospital-damaged-after-tornados-kit-oklahoma-towns 10 wounded in shooting at Fla. party venue /shooting/10-wounded-in-shooting-at-fla-party-venue A 16-year-old was arrested for opening fire inside Sanford venue after a fight Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:30:29 GMT /shooting/10-wounded-in-shooting-at-fla-party-venue 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 Calif. hospital faces closure after removal from Medicare program /hospital/calf-hospital-faces-closure-after-removal-from-medicare-program Stanislaus Surgical Hospital of Modesto is challenging the CMS decision Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:46:39 GMT /hospital/calf-hospital-faces-closure-after-removal-from-medicare-program Texas first responders, surgical staff work to rescue people pinned underneath 350,000-pound load /heavy-rescue/texas-first-responders-surgical-staff-work-to-rescue-people-pinned-underneath-350-000-pound-load An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:12:51 GMT /heavy-rescue/texas-first-responders-surgical-staff-work-to-rescue-people-pinned-underneath-350-000-pound-load At least 100 injured, 4 dead, hospital damaged after tornadoes hit Oklahoma towns /tornado/at-least-100-injured-4-dead-hospital-damaged-after-tornados-kit-oklahoma-towns Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:45:29 GMT /tornado/at-least-100-injured-4-dead-hospital-damaged-after-tornados-kit-oklahoma-towns 10 wounded in shooting at Fla. party venue /shooting/10-wounded-in-shooting-at-fla-party-venue A 16-year-old was arrested for opening fire inside Sanford venue after a fight Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:30:29 GMT /shooting/10-wounded-in-shooting-at-fla-party-venue Taking geographical luck out of emergency care with AI /artificial-intelligence/taking-geographical-luck-out-of-emergency-care-with-ai Generative AI with Vision will be essential to the future of emergency medicine Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:08:47 GMT /artificial-intelligence/taking-geographical-luck-out-of-emergency-care-with-ai 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 91Ƶ guide to ambulance electrification /91Ƶ-guide-to-ambulance-electrification/ The time has come for electric vehicles in EMS Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:50:45 GMT /91Ƶ-guide-to-ambulance-electrification/ What paramedics need to persevere /ems-advocacy/what-paramedics-need-to-persevere 91Ƶ’s 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 ‘We are patient advocates’: When ‘backing the blue’ 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 ‘hello’ 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 “antiquated” 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 Best kettlebells for your home or department gym /off-duty/best-kettlebells-for-your-home-or-department-gym Strengthen your on-duty and off-duty workouts with kettlebells that promise durability and versatility for all fitness levels Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:48:05 GMT /off-duty/best-kettlebells-for-your-home-or-department-gym Best pull-up bars for home gyms: Top picks for first responders /best-pull-up-bars-for-home-gyms-top-picks-for-first-responders Elevate your fitness routine with our picks for the most durable and versatile pull-up bars perfect for any home gym Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:48:47 GMT /best-pull-up-bars-for-home-gyms-top-picks-for-first-responders 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 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’s 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 – 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 — 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/