Zach Malwitz was 19 when he went into cardiac arrest, and was revived by medics
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Monthly Archives: July 2016
Trauma takes its toll on EMS providers, 911 telecommunicators
Local leaders, communities, agency leaders and the media all have a responsibility to help support emergency responders’ well-being through research, intervention, policy and education
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Top 5 EMS videos of June 2016
Among this month’s top videos is a great 911 PSA music video, how to perform CPR on our furry friends and an unfortunate baseball accident
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1st Help website connects EMTs, paramedics in crisis with life-saving resources
1st Alliance has launched 1st Help, a searchable database dedicated to finding emotional, financial and religious assistance for first responders and their spouses
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How to protect sleep-deprived EMS personnel
The effects of sleep deprivation are akin to alcohol intoxication; build a safe sleep room and a culture of watching over tired medics
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3 rules for telling a memorable EMS grant story
Write a compelling narrative with passion, conflict and resolution to engage grant application reviewers in your project
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What should EMS providers know about, besides EMS?
EMS1 readers share their non-clinical interests, subjects for further study and their biggest job-related concerns
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Agency to buy body armor for all EMTs and paramedics
The Winthrop Ambulance Service and surrounding fire departments are equipping personnel with EMS body armor for everyday use
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Chicago medics respond to dozens of holiday shootings
3 children are among the 64 people shot in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend
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Girl's hand amputated after fireworks blast
Police suspect illegal fireworks explosion responsible for girl’s hand amputation and blast injuries to her face
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