First responders rushed the man to the hospital for treatment for “massive bleeding” from the open wound
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Family reunites with paramedics who delivered baby in ambulance
Paramedic Brittany Leggett said her crew had to carry Marie Rodriguez down three flights of stairs to get her to the ambulance
Source: ems1.com
Trump donates portion of salary to opioid efforts
The president gave his third-quarter salary to the Department of Health and Human Services to help “drive action” in the fight against opioids
Source: ems1.com
Rescue squad rallies behind colleague injured in crash
Henderson County Rescue Squad set up a GoFundMe for Pat Stefan, who has had three surgeries after being thrown 20 feet from her motorcycle
Source: ems1.com
Police: Tenn. inmates fake heart attacks to catch ambulance rides
The inmates fake a serious medical emergency and sign out of hospitals before doctors can see them
Source: ems1.com
Utah responders leave naloxone kits with families of overdose patients
The Unified Fire Authority will also teach everyone how to use the kit in an effort to teach the public how to reverse overdoses
Source: ems1.com
Firefighter-paramedic charged with firing gun at person
City police say they found a .40-caliber handgun in Daniel Strong’s waistband when they detained him
Source: ems1.com
Volunteer EMS leaders critique plan to deploy surge ambulances
The surge units will be available to provide backup when regular ambulances operated by volunteer fire and EMS companies are on calls and can’t respond
Source: ems1.com
3 key considerations for improving EMS workplace safety
How can EMS agencies prepare for the future and ensure the safest possible workplace for their employees?
Source: ems1.com