Monthly Archives: January 2018
EMS Tips – Medic Killed – Medic Injured – You are...
1. N.C paramedic allegedly murdered by spouse
MEDIC (N.C.) paramedic Rebekah Hart-O’Sullivan was killed in her home, and police said her husband, Patrick O’Sullivan, shot...
EMS Tips – Naloxone Administration – Hydrant Access
1. Layperson administration of naloxone increasing in New Hampshire
In 2017 the volume of naloxone administered by EMS personnel decreased in Manchester, N.H. The amount...
EMS Tips – Distracted Driving Carrot or Stick – Zero Commercial...
1. Carrot, stick or both to reduce distracted driving
Christina Dempsey, a Virginia firefighter-paramedic, is pushing for tougher distracted driving laws in her state.
“I really...
EMS Tips – 50 states join FirstNet – Ben Franklin’s Song
1. All 50 states opt in to FirstNet
All 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C. opted into the FirstNet network before the 12/31/17 deadline.
In...
EMS Tips – 2017 Top News – 2018 Predictions
1. Driverless ambulances and other thoughts on EMS Safety
Jim Hoffman conducted a series of year-end interviews about EMS education, wellness and safety. Listen and...
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