Success of “Frederick the Paramedic” inspires paramedic couple to write a series of books for kids
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Monthly Archives: August 2015
Man critical after struggle in ambulance
The man jumped to the front seats, grabbed the gear shift and put his hand the gas pedal; the driver was able to stop the ambulance
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Siri makes 911 call that saves man's life
The 18-year-old became pinned under his truck while making repairs; he heard Siri activate and said “Call 911”
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EMS poem: 'The Ferryman'
Paramedics often pay a personal toll of being present as some patient’s move from life to death
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Can you really lift with your legs?
Lifting with your legs is what should happen naturally, but many EMS providers suffer from a lower crossed syndrome and are unable to do it properly
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EMS volunteer recruitment and retention: 6 ways a volunteer EMS agency is getting it done
Our rigorous and data-driven process starts with observation and allows members to volunteer within their capabilities and talents
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Indonesian plane debris found in rugged terrain
Plane carried 54 people and nearly half a million dollars to deliver to poor families
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911 calls released from crash where Mich. ambulance crew missed man in front seat
First EMS crew reported no patient found; 2nd crew found patient one hour and 48 minutes after the initial 911 call
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Man dies in head-on crash with ambulance
The driver of a pickup truck crossed lanes into oncoming traffic on a La. highway and struck an ambulance
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My favorite encounters with fascinating 'old' people
I am truly fortunate to have known so many people more intimately than I had any right to expect
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