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The Medic Who Taught Johnny and Roy
06/01/2022
Emergency! spawned the careers of thousands of firefighters and paramedics who watched the show in the 1970s (and later in syndication) and wanted to be the real-life heroes of Station 51. The fictional TV show followed the exploits of Johnny...
Emergency! spawned the careers of thousands of firefighters and paramedics who watched the show in the 1970s (and later in syndication) and wanted to be the real-life heroes of Station 51. The fictional TV show followed the exploits of Johnny...
Emergency! spawned the careers...
06/01/2022
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Restoration of the Chevy Ambulance From Emergency!
06/01/2022
On the 1970s TV show Emergency!, the Mayfair ambulance company provided the transport for the paramedics of Squad 51 and their patients. Often seen on these episodes was a 1970 Chevy Suburban ambulance. The Los Angeles County Fire Museum...
On the 1970s TV show Emergency!, the Mayfair ambulance company provided the transport for the paramedics of Squad 51 and their patients. Often seen on these episodes was a 1970 Chevy Suburban ambulance. The Los Angeles County Fire Museum...
On the 1970s TV show Emergency!,...
06/01/2022
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An EMS History and Emergency! Tour Through the Los Angeles County Fire Museum
06/01/2022
The Los Angeles County Fire Museum has a collection of real EMS equipment from the 1970s; memorabilia, props, and costumes from the show; and the original Squad 51 vehicle, Season 1’s Engine 51 (Crown), Seasons 2–7’s Engine 51...
The Los Angeles County Fire Museum has a collection of real EMS equipment from the 1970s; memorabilia, props, and costumes from the show; and the original Squad 51 vehicle, Season 1’s Engine 51 (Crown), Seasons 2–7’s Engine 51...
The Los Angeles County Fire...
06/01/2022
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Community
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association
06/01/2022
In April 2013 Kevin Woyjeck become a wildland firefighter and joined the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew in Prescott, Arizona. On June 30, 2013 he was one of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in the line of duty defending the...
In April 2013 Kevin Woyjeck become a wildland firefighter and joined the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew in Prescott, Arizona. On June 30, 2013 he was one of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in the line of duty defending the...
In April 2013 Kevin Woyjeck...
06/01/2022
EMSWorld
Education/Training
Stethoscopes, Oxygen, and Heart Monitors: The EMS History of 3 Key Tools
05/31/2022
A lot has happened to these 3 basic EMS tools over the years. Stethoscopes, which used to rely only on plastic and pressure, now have digital amplifiers. Heart monitors have become sophisticated multitaskers with BP, SpO2, EtCO2, ventilation,...
A lot has happened to these 3 basic EMS tools over the years. Stethoscopes, which used to rely only on plastic and pressure, now have digital amplifiers. Heart monitors have become sophisticated multitaskers with BP, SpO2, EtCO2, ventilation,...
A lot has happened to these 3...
05/31/2022
EMSWorld
Education/Training
Resident Eagle: Antibody Response After the COVID-19 Vaccine, Part 2
05/31/2022
A group of EMS physicians used point-of-care assay testing to determine percentages of neutralizing antibodies produced following receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in residents of a Florida assisted living facility, as well as...
A group of EMS physicians used point-of-care assay testing to determine percentages of neutralizing antibodies produced following receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in residents of a Florida assisted living facility, as well as...
A group of EMS physicians used...
05/31/2022
EMSWorld
Operations
Miami's Helping Hounds
05/30/2022
The Miami-Dade team utilizes therapy dogs in 3 ways: The Response K9 team, a component of the department’s peer support team, accompanies handlers in peer-support defusing; station-based dogs serve as crew therapy; and service dogs are...
The Miami-Dade team utilizes therapy dogs in 3 ways: The Response K9 team, a component of the department’s peer support team, accompanies handlers in peer-support defusing; station-based dogs serve as crew therapy; and service dogs are...
The Miami-Dade team utilizes...
05/30/2022
EMSWorld
Patient Care
The Edge: Moving ECMO Patients, Part 1
05/30/2022
ECMO may be a bridge to transplant, another long-term support device, or to allow a cardiovascular surgery team to repair vasculature. In the end ECMO has many uses, a lot of which are still being explored today. However, they all require an...
ECMO may be a bridge to transplant, another long-term support device, or to allow a cardiovascular surgery team to repair vasculature. In the end ECMO has many uses, a lot of which are still being explored today. However, they all require an...
ECMO may be a bridge to...
05/30/2022
EMSWorld
Patient Care
Treating Patients With Disabilities
05/29/2022
There are “routine” EMS calls, where the types of interventions, skills, and communication needs we face are perfectly standard. There are also less routine calls, where patients who are part of more exclusive populations present challenges...
There are “routine” EMS calls, where the types of interventions, skills, and communication needs we face are perfectly standard. There are also less routine calls, where patients who are part of more exclusive populations present challenges...
There are “routine” EMS calls,...
05/29/2022
EMSWorld
Education/Training
Journal Watch: OHCA Rhythm Interpretation and Survival
05/29/2022
This month's reviewed study estimated the sensitivity and specificity of classifications of shockable initial rhythms by paramedics using defibrillators equipped with ECG rhythm-filtering technology. The authors hypothesized inaccurate...
This month's reviewed study estimated the sensitivity and specificity of classifications of shockable initial rhythms by paramedics using defibrillators equipped with ECG rhythm-filtering technology. The authors hypothesized inaccurate...
This month's reviewed study...
05/29/2022
EMSWorld
Leadership/Management
Why the EMS Workforce Is Shrinking
05/28/2022
Many states are seeing typical numbers of people entering the workforce and getting licenses even as the number of active practitioners drops. EMTs and paramedics are keeping their licenses active but in many cases not working on the streets....
Many states are seeing typical numbers of people entering the workforce and getting licenses even as the number of active practitioners drops. EMTs and paramedics are keeping their licenses active but in many cases not working on the streets....
Many states are seeing typical...
05/28/2022
EMSWorld
Leadership/Management
Two Views: The Devil's Data Bargain
05/28/2022
The idea of injecting data into hospitals’ health record systems seems connected and convenient, but have we bolstered anyone’s trust that our data systems are sources of truth? Have we talked about the inherent “dirtiness” of prehospital...
The idea of injecting data into hospitals’ health record systems seems connected and convenient, but have we bolstered anyone’s trust that our data systems are sources of truth? Have we talked about the inherent “dirtiness” of prehospital...
The idea of injecting data into...
05/28/2022
EMSWorld
Operations
EMS Around the World: EU Funds Help Romania Modernize
05/27/2022
Like many other nations of Eastern Europe, Romania is striving to overhaul the aging ambulance fleet of its state-dominated emergency medical services. As a member of the European Union, the country has benefited from access to support funds...
Like many other nations of Eastern Europe, Romania is striving to overhaul the aging ambulance fleet of its state-dominated emergency medical services. As a member of the European Union, the country has benefited from access to support funds...
Like many other nations of...
05/27/2022
EMSWorld
Community
Steve Berry Cartoons: June 2022
05/27/2022
EMS World is pleased to feature the work of prominent EMS cartoonist Steve Berry, creator of the “I Am Not an Ambulance Driver” series. His original illustrations will appear bimonthly. This month's topic is EMS providers as parents.
EMS World is pleased to feature the work of prominent EMS cartoonist Steve Berry, creator of the “I Am Not an Ambulance Driver” series. His original illustrations will appear bimonthly. This month's topic is EMS providers as parents.
EMS World is pleased to feature...
05/27/2022
EMSWorld
Community
Editorial: What You Should Know About Expo 2022
05/26/2022
This year EMS World Expo received a record number of presentation submissions. Each was carefully reviewed and scored by expert judges for relevance, accuracy, engagement, and importance. This year’s selections truly represent the best...
This year EMS World Expo received a record number of presentation submissions. Each was carefully reviewed and scored by expert judges for relevance, accuracy, engagement, and importance. This year’s selections truly represent the best...
This year EMS World Expo...
05/26/2022
EMSWorld
Community
Association Update: June 2022
05/26/2022

EMS World Staff 

EMS World Staff 
A roundup of news from major EMS leadership organizations. This month: news from the New York City Fire Museum and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, along with the latest on the federal government's COVID-19 public health emergency.
A roundup of news from major EMS leadership organizations. This month: news from the New York City Fire Museum and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, along with the latest on the federal government's COVID-19 public health emergency.
A roundup of news from major EMS...
05/26/2022
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The latest and greatest products in the EMS market.
The latest and greatest products in the EMS market.
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10/31/2005
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Conn. Fire Department Takes Over Paramedic Service
08/02/2016
The fire department currently has 17 paramedics at three of the five fire stations.
The fire department currently has 17 paramedics at three of the five fire stations.
The fire department currently...
08/02/2016
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ACEP Recognizes 11 for Excellence in Emergency Medicine
10/27/2014
CHICAGO  — The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is recognizing 11 people for outstanding contributions to emergency medicine during the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago — ACEP14 Scientific...
CHICAGO  — The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is recognizing 11 people for outstanding contributions to emergency medicine during the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago — ACEP14 Scientific...
CHICAGO  — The...
10/27/2014
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This Week in EMS: Paramedic Crew Size...Anti-EMS Stickers...TIME Magazine Honors Medic
05/02/2010
Crew size makes a difference in patient care. Twelve-lead EKGs were applied sooner and intubations were faster when the crew consisted of at least two paramedics, one of whom was on an engine
Crew size makes a difference in patient care. Twelve-lead EKGs were applied sooner and intubations were faster when the crew consisted of at least two paramedics, one of whom was on an engine
Crew size makes a difference in...
05/02/2010
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Community
Calif. Retreat Helps Responders Process Stress
10/28/2021
The goal of the Public Safety Professionals Retreat is to get participants on the road to good mental health.
The goal of the Public Safety Professionals Retreat is to get participants on the road to good mental health.
The goal of the Public Safety...
10/28/2021
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