/community-awareness Community Awareness en-US Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine /dispatchers/videos/role-of-telecommunicators-in-public-safety-Xi6mxYAESmtSsiUU/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the vital role telecommunicators play in maximizing public safety in their community Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:53:00 GMT /dispatchers/videos/role-of-telecommunicators-in-public-safety-Xi6mxYAESmtSsiUU/ /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:09 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine /dispatchers/videos/role-of-telecommunicators-in-public-safety-Xi6mxYAESmtSsiUU/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the vital role telecommunicators play in maximizing public safety in their community Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:53:00 GMT /dispatchers/videos/role-of-telecommunicators-in-public-safety-Xi6mxYAESmtSsiUU/ /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:09 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/duty-to-act-assess-treat-and-transport-a-legal-refresher-for-ems-providers-ioTzu8rfkGeu7BhH/ Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to act by performing a full and complete assessment on every living patient Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:57:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/duty-to-act-assess-treat-and-transport-a-legal-refresher-for-ems-providers-ioTzu8rfkGeu7BhH/ /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:09:34 GMT /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers A new survey reveals Twitter/X engagement is plummeting for public safety agencies, with Facebook, LinkedIn, and Bluesky emerging as preferred platforms. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:56:29 GMT /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers /emergency-management/beacon-redefining-emergency-alerts-for-a-digital-world How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:36:02 GMT /emergency-management/beacon-redefining-emergency-alerts-for-a-digital-world /ems-advocacy/from-rookie-reporters-to-reliable-partners-how-ems-leaders-can-guide-media-coverage Develop young journalists' skills with strategic messaging and leverage media as a tool for public safety, funding and recruitment Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:14:16 GMT /ems-advocacy/from-rookie-reporters-to-reliable-partners-how-ems-leaders-can-guide-media-coverage /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:05:35 GMT /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:40:16 GMT /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ Discover the top CPR training providers, certification steps and must-have CPR training tools Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:33:00 GMT /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:40:12 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-wash-invests-in-ems-growth-after-federal-funding-falls-through With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:23:11 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-wash-invests-in-ems-growth-after-federal-funding-falls-through /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:04:31 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide Educate your community on how to stay safe and assist emergency responders after a violent MCI Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:17:54 GMT /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:37:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ /cpr/insider-analysis-why-bystander-cpr-rates-in-baltimore-fall-short Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:02:19 GMT /cpr/insider-analysis-why-bystander-cpr-rates-in-baltimore-fall-short /substance-abuse/support-for-harm-reduction-by-community-ems “As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them” Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:17:29 GMT /substance-abuse/support-for-harm-reduction-by-community-ems /legal/articles/dont-smile-for-the-camera-BHlCGz7zBgJxdWzZ/ The dos and don’ts of operating in an era where everyone has a camera on you Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:09:12 GMT /legal/articles/dont-smile-for-the-camera-BHlCGz7zBgJxdWzZ/ /ems-products/education/articles/what-do-you-do-after-the-lift-assist-YQuncgJ7KZAMSH8W/ Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:12:15 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/what-do-you-do-after-the-lift-assist-YQuncgJ7KZAMSH8W/ /burns/articles/patient-education-burn-prevention-a-printable-guide-FZHsNCNSc14hbsKr/ EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:48:32 GMT /burns/articles/patient-education-burn-prevention-a-printable-guide-FZHsNCNSc14hbsKr/ The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/christmas-perspective-for-the-rumpled-angels-of-ems-q3B4COR6EW4344YD/ Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:19:01 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/christmas-perspective-for-the-rumpled-angels-of-ems-q3B4COR6EW4344YD/ /off-duty/warming-up-your-community-8-steps-to-hosting-a-local-coat-drive There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends' and neighbors' wellbeing Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:50:43 GMT /off-duty/warming-up-your-community-8-steps-to-hosting-a-local-coat-drive /cpr/deck-the-halls-to-save-a-life-a-guide-to-cpr-friendly-christmas-songs Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:49:53 GMT /cpr/deck-the-halls-to-save-a-life-a-guide-to-cpr-friendly-christmas-songs /medical-clinical/articles/8-tips-for-responding-to-in-flight-emergencies-uzb231dxpxG5y2nF/ Here's what EMTs, paramedics, nurses and doctors can expect and what to do when responding to an in-flight medical emergency Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:48:08 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/8-tips-for-responding-to-in-flight-emergencies-uzb231dxpxG5y2nF/ /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain Laurens County EMS Captain Andy Heiney was known for his professionalism, courage and selflessness Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:35 GMT /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don't warrant a response Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:39:07 GMT /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:58:22 GMT /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed Saving lives with bleeding control training and education Thu, 23 May 2024 15:19:33 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed