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Area 51: A tale of two desert gatherings

Will you be prepared if tens of thousands ‘storm’ your community?

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1 dead, 10 hospitalized after toxic chemical exposure at Mass. Buffalo Wild...

A hazmat team responded to the restaurant Thursday night after fumes from a cleaning product began causing nausea and breathing problems

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Girl dies on flight leaving Los Angeles airport

Paramedics rushed aboard the plane after it returned to the gate but were unable to revive the young girl

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EMS World Expo Quick Take: Challenges and best practices in prehospital...

Flight physician Cynthia M. Griffin shares lessons learned from an emergency surgical cricothyrotomy performed in a prehospital setting

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Man collapses at meeting where residents questioned reduced emergency services

Residents were raising concerns about the firing of an Alaska fire chief and assistant chief when a man collapsed, prompting an EMS response

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Utilizing community paramedicine and streamlining operations during COVID-19

In this episode, Chris Cebollero speaks with Will Dunn, clinical manager of Eagle County Paramedics, who shares how his agency is handling operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

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LODD: NY EMT dies after medical episode during shift

Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad EMT Jonathan "Thunder" Damon, 38, was honored by a procession of first responders on Saturday

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Pittsburgh medic goes into cardiac arrest while responding to bicycle crash

The medic is said to be in serious but stable condition after being resuscitated and transported to the hospital

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Riot control Rx

How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets

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Understanding asphyxia: Postional, traumatic or strangulation?

Our co-hosts discuss the recent events in Minnesota, and the misinformation regarding the use of the word asphyxia

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What EMS needs to know about new pediatric sepsis guidelines

EMS providers have a key role in initial emergency care for pediatric patients with sepsis

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Treat the monitor, not just the patient

In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal

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W.Va. firefighter-paramedic dies after on-duty medical emergency

Charleston Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Cuffee, 27, died early Monday morning while working at his station

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Fla. ambulance service adds Critical Care Transport program

MedFleet Ambulance CCT includes a registered nurse, paramedic and EMT, and is considered an “ICU on wheels”

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Treat in place: How EMS models are shaped by reimbursement

The ET3 model and the COVID-19 are influencing a move away from 911 transport to the ED, and toward autonomy for EMS providers

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Lactate and sepsis: 10 things you need to know to save lives

Lactate may be used to identify a common killer in the prehospital environment

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Tenn. boy, 6, recognized for calling 911 during mom's medical emergency

Maverick Cochran gave first responders the necessary information and even helped them care for his younger siblings

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Don’t mistake pediatric bronchiolitis for asthma

Ask the right questions, watch for symptoms that could point to bronchiolitis over pediatric asthma and treat accordingly

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Mich. first responders promote vehicle decal program for residents with...

Muskegon County's "Yellow Dot" program will allow first responders to render needed treatment more quickly after a crash or medical emergency

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Kris Kaull: How to stop making stupid mistakes

Combatting the specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of bad decisions when providing emergency medical care

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