The video was made for American Heart Month and shows the proper way to administer hands-free CPR
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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Man threatens EMTs trying to take wife to hospital
The man said he would “shoot everybody” if the EMTs took his wife to the hospital
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3 ambulances destroyed in fire at Ind. EMS agency
An EMT who had just arrived at the station for a shift change discovered the fire; no one was injured
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Trooper saves 5-year-old girl from fiery crash
The motorhome the girl was in caught on fire after running into the back of a trailer; the girl’s grandmother and father were killed in the crash
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Ind. EMT missing, search underway
Craig Whitham was last seen Monday morning and disappeared without his cell phone or wallet
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EMS chief resigns, 7 paramedics leave Fla. agency
A spokesman for the department said the paramedics left to pursue other job opportunities
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5 American-tough SUVs to keep your family rolling
By Megan Wells EMS1 Staff The Internet is a vast library of resources when it comes time to pick the best vehicle for your family. However, finding which sources compare the aspects of a car that matter to you can be a lengthy process. That’s why EMS1 has taken the reins on the research process. We’ve scoured the web to find the five best, American-made SUV for families, judged according …
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Gunman, 3 others dead, 14 injured after shootings in Kan.
Officials wouldn’t identify the gunman or discuss a motive; of those hurt, 10 were critically wounded.
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Officials demand release of paramedic suicide report
The report into five Australian paramedics’ suicides was completed last year, but has not been released to the public
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First responders called after suspicious package sickens 3
An employee fell ill after opening an envelope containing a powdery substance; 50 people from the office building were put in quarantine
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