Only about 79 percent of the 1.27 million emergency calls received in 2015 were answered within 10 seconds; the national standard is 90 percent
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Monthly Archives: January 2017
Q&A: Viral video firefighter-paramedic talks strength, lifting 600 pounds on fire
Firefighter-paramedic Ed Kranski, 50, said to never be satisfied and always train, educate and strive to be the best
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5 dead, 8 wounded in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting
An official says the Fort Lauderdale airport shooter pulled a gun out of a checked bag, loaded in a bathroom and started shooting
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Rapid reaction: 3 active shooter, mass killing truths
A gunman’s attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a reminder of soft-target vulnerability and to prepare everyone to “stop the bleed”
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5 things to know about traveling with a gun
Here’s an overview of what to keep in mind when traveling with and transporting a gun from an airport
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Israeli ‘flying ambulance drone’ aims to save lives
Developers said the drone can be used to transport victims from a hot zone or deliver military forces and medical supplies
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Paramedic Chief Q&A: A new way to train public safety officers
This “it takes a public safety village” approach to officer training is successful and repeatable in any jurisdiction
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Improve EMS performance like a champion
Learn how one EMS agency improved EMS provider performance with an Olympic-themed competition
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Boy, 3, dies of carbon monoxide poisoning from van
The father called 911 and tried unsuccessfully to revive the boy, who died at a hospital
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5 steps to create an EMS culture of continuous learning
Creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement is an EMS leader’s responsibility
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