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The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package has distributed $143 million to police departments nationwide, while firefighters and paramedics have yet to receive aid. (Photo: Tribune News Service)
Operations
Paramedics, Firefighters Seek Parity With Police in COVID-19 Aid
May 28, 2020
The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package has distributed $143 million to police departments nationwide, while firefighters and paramedics have yet to receive aid.
Paramedics found George Floyd unresponsive and pulseless after Officer Derek Chauvin had been kneeling on his neck for ten minutes. (Photo: Tribune News Service)
Patient Care
Minn. Paramedics Worked George Floyd for One Hour Before Death
May 28, 2020
Paramedics found George Floyd unresponsive and pulseless after Officer Derek Chauvin had been kneeling on his neck for ten minutes.
COVID-19 medication update
Patient Care
Beyond the Bluster, What Works Against COVID-19?
Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, EMT-P May 28, 2020
An update on medications of possible benefit.
Develop a workforce that sees problems as challenges in need of solutions.
Leadership/Management
Leader's Digest: Focus on Solutions
Chris Cebollero, NRP May 28, 2020
Instead of only seeing problems, develop a team that conquers challenges.
For Paramedic Services Week, Crestline Coach partnered with local EMS agency, Medavie Health Services West, to collect non-perishable food for a local food bank. (Photo: Crestline Coach)
Community
Crestline, EMS Agency Help Food Bank for Paramedic Services Week
May 27, 2020
For Paramedic Services Week, Crestline Coach partnered with local EMS agency Medavie Health Services West to collect non-perishable food for a local food bank.
With five different lengths to choose from, this new, thinner line helps secure smaller equipment, shelf slots, and compartment cubby-holes. (Photo: Zico)
Operations
Zico Offers New 1" Quic-Straps for Utility Mounting System
May 27, 2020
With five different lengths to choose from, this new, thinner line helps secure smaller equipment, shelf slots, and compartment cubby-holes. 
Gov. Cuomo says death benefits will be provided to the families of front line workers who have lost their lives to COVID-19. (Photo: Tribune News Service)
Leadership/Management
N.Y. Governor Announces COVID-19 LODD Benefits for Providers
May 26, 2020
Gov. Cuomo says death benefits will be provided to the families of front line workers who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
The metropolitan medical directors, AKA "Eagles" meet twice weekly to discuss responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Care
COVID-19 Updates from EMS Medical Directors: Watch Now
May 26, 2020
Hypercoagulability, cities reopening, Ryan White Act: The latest on COVID-19.
Operations
5.11 Reopens Retail Stores as COVID-19 Restrictions Subside
May 26, 2020
Each of 5.11’s 66 company-owned stores will be opening on a case-by-case basis in accordance with all federal, state and local health and safety protocols.
The NEMSMF will establish the National EMS Memorial in Washington, D.C. in recognition of the commitment, service and sacrifice of our nation’s EMS providers. (Photo: NEMSMF)
Operations
National EMS Memorial Foundation to Build Site Despite Pandemic
May 26, 2020
The NEMSMF will establish the National EMS Memorial in Washington, D.C. in recognition of the commitment, service and sacrifice of our nation’s EMS providers.
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