Tag: EMS

Apr 20
Alive on Arrival: Tips for Safe Emergency Vehicle Operations

Find out some tips on safe emergency vehicle operations with this fact sheet.

Apr 20
Comparative Effectiveness of Analgesics To Reduce Acute Pain in the Prehospital Setting

The purpose of this review is to evaluate effectiveness and harms of opioids compared to nonopioid analgesics as treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in the prehospital setting.

Apr 20
Recorded Webinar: The Role of EMS in the Effort to End Human Trafficking

Learn about the Blue Campaign, the Department of Homeland Security's effort to end human trafficking.

Apr 16
How to Become a 911 Dispatcher in New York

If you are interested in how to become a 911 dispatcher in New York, or a 911 operator in New York, this website has some helpful information for you.

Apr 13
The National Volunteer Fire Council’s Guide to Communicating with Elected Officials

This manual is intended to give National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) members information and advice on how to engage public policy makers at all levels of government in order to educate them about the needs of the volunteer fire and emergency services.

Apr 09
Reducing EMS Workforce Injuries and Illness: What the Data Tells Us

This webinar will discuss a national study of EMS workforce safety led by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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Apr 09
Quality in Resuscitation, New Evidence and Future Directions

Free E-Book featuring "How Agencies Can Track Performance and Improve Patient Survival"

Apr 09
Advancing EMS Systems: A Leadership Guide to Quality Improvement for Emergency Medical Systems

This manual provides a useful guide for EMS system leaders to use to improve quality within their organizations.

Apr 06
Interim Guidance for EMS Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for COVID-19 in the U.S.

This guidance from the CDC applies to all first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials, who anticipate close contact with persons with confirmed or possible COVID-19 during their work.

Apr 06
PPE Burn Rate Calculator

This PPE burn rate calculator from the CDC is a spreadsheet-based model that provides information for healthcare facilities to plan and optimize the use of PPE for response to COVID-19.