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NPPGov Public Safety GPO
Leadership/Management
S.C. Fire Chiefs Partner With Public Safety GPO for Buying Power
February 25, 2021
The relationship will provide the chiefs access to deals for products and services, along with discounts for individual members.
Paramedics in North Carolina could be permitted to carry concealed weapons when assisting in tactical law enforcement emergencies if House Bill 48 garners enough support from state lawmakers.
Operations
N.C. Bill Would Let Medics Carry Guns on Tactical Calls
February 25, 2021
It would apply those who work in tactical situations and have gone through extensive training.
Nathan Kirby's license plate design for Kentucky firefighters
Community
Kentucky Firefighter Designs New State License Plate
February 25, 2021
The state firefighters' association chose Nathan Kirby's design over several others.
With its roots in religious tradition, modern chaplaincy focuses on providing care and compassion in secular settings.
Leadership/Management
The Benefits of EMS Chaplains
Russell Myers February 25, 2021
They can be an integral part of overall support for employee well-being.
State by State EMS news, March 2021
Community
State by State: March 2021
February 25, 2021
A roundup of EMS news from around the U.S.
A United Hatzalah volunteer vaccinates a colleague for COVID in Jerusalem in December.
Operations
United Hatzalah to Suspend All Unvaccinated Volunteers 
February 24, 2021
The Israeli rescue organization wants volunteers to be 100% vaccinated for COVID.
The patented reflective film has a high level of durability while still maintaining flexibility.
Operations
5.11, 3M Partner on New Carbon Black Uniform Application
February 24, 2021
The patented reflective film has a high level of durability while still maintaining flexibility.
Objective clinical signs of heart failure like chest pain, irregular ECGs that can impersonate acute coronary syndrome, and ventricular arrhythmias are common presentations in patients with acute myocarditis.
Patient Care
COVID-19’s Relation to Myocarditis
Kory A. Lane, MEd, NRP, CCEMT-P, NCEE, and Roger L. Layell, FP-C, CCP-C, CCEMT-P, NRP February 24, 2021
EMS providers should understand the connection and how it might manifest.
Having physicians and top EMS leaders receive the vaccine as an example of accepting its safety seems to be helpful in reducing hesitation among personnel.
Leadership/Management
Resident Eagle: Vaccine Talk With Top EMS Docs
EMS World Staff February 24, 2021
How they convinced doubters and brought shots to arms.
Falck to Explore eVTOL Aircraft Use for EMS
Operations
Falck to Explore eVTOL Aircraft Use for EMS
February 23, 2021
Partnership with Kitty Hawk develops a framework for all-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft.
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