The body of Nashville firefighter-EMT Jesse Reed was transported to a coroner’s office after an almost two-week-long search in the Tennessee River
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Monthly Archives: March 2018
How to avoid the most common active shooter training mistakes
Great active shooter incident training takes a concerted effort to make exercises real, relevant, interesting and captivating for all participants
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EMS Pioneers: A Minnesota medic marks 40 years in EMS
John Dillon still rides a regular shift for his hometown squad four decades after serving as a volunteer while still in high school
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First responders serve school breakfast to students
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers served breakfast to kids at Midway Elementary as part of National School Breakfast Week
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Soccer team trainers help doctor revive pregnant woman on flight
LA Galaxy trainers Ivan Pierra and Cesar Roldan jumped into action when a flight attendant yelled “Code red” to signify a medical emergency
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AHA volunteer raises CPR awareness with campaign
Ron Mullins formed an ambassador group to inform the public about “Hands-only” CPR after two friends died because bystanders did not perform CPR
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Pa. family organizes 5K to honor 9/11 responders
The 5K will benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation, which remembers those who lost their lives during the attacks and helps first responders
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How EMS agencies can prepare their communities to 'Stop the Bleed'
Prehospital care experts stress the importance of the Stop the Bleed initiative, preparing bystanders to control severe hemorrhage and securing funding for a statewide program
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SC EMS provider accused of spying on colleague
Keith Maldonaldo is accused of putting a smart phone in the Chester County EMS sleeping quarters to watch his co-worker
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EMS Strong honors first responders with ‘Stronger Together’ campaign
The annual campaign will bring together resources that are committed to fortifying the EMS community and increasing National EMS Week awareness
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