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Painkiller Shortages Causing Problems for EMS

03/14/2012

With the shortage of fentanyl, paramedics have had to switch to using morphine for their patients. But now, a shortage of that alternative is looming, too.

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Firehouse Run Survey: The Country's Busiest Departments and Ambulances

11/30/2020

EMS World Staff

Firehouse Magazine surveyed agencies nationwide for its 38th Run Survey—here are the EMS results.

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11/30/2020

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Chief Mazza: New Jersey EMS ‘Close to Collapse’

09/04/2024

According to Chief James Mazza, Chief of Emergency Medical Services at the Montclair Ambulance Unit, the reason why New Jersey’s EMS agencies are in such trouble is because they’re not considered to be an essential service by the state.

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09/04/2024

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Beyond the Basics: Scene Size-Up

11/30/2007

Maximizing safety and efficiency in care requires more than the wave of a hand

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11/30/2007

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EMS World Expo 2024 Opening Ceremony: Remembering 9/11 and the Lessons Learned by EMS

09/12/2024

On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the EMS World Expo opened with a powerful keynote by FDNY EMS leaders. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences on the front lines at Ground Zero.

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09/12/2024

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10 Tips for a Better Patient Interview

02/28/2010

Matthew Putts, BA, EMT-B

10 tips for EMS providers to follow when interviewing patients, family members and bystanders

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02/28/2010

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