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September 23, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS LODD: Ohio paramedic dies from ambulance collision injuries Conn. EMT, firefighter dies after long battle with ALS Charlotte riots lead to air medical conference postponement SC EMTs OK'd to use syringes to administer epinephrine: Officials said the rising cost of EpiPens played a factor in allowing EMTs to draw up the drug with syringes Senator: 911 systems vulnerable to cyber attack: The growing concern of a cyber attack has prompted agencies to reevaluate their backup plans Female paramedics, EMTs sue hospital over filthy locker room: The suit claims the toilets are stained, unsanitary and the drain near the toilets is infested with sewer bugs and flies Orlando releases more Pulse nightclub shooting 911 calls Fundraiser to aid Mich. paramedic hurt in crash Ohio EMS to begin tactical training, support Pa. officials discuss solutions to volunteer EMT shortage Ohio woman overdoses with baby grandson in backseat Video: Boy, 6, writes Obama about Syrian ambulance boy Stop Carrying - Start Rolling Choose the dolly-like function of the WauK® board to roll your patient into small elevators. Find out more about the WauK® board at www.waukboard.com or see our training video at www.waukboard.com/training. See how it works Taylor Titanâ„¢ Soft Stretcher  The Taylor Titanâ„¢ is the product no service can do without. The Titanâ„¢ Soft Stretcher is essential to keep patients and rescuers safe as they navigate challenges faced daily. Learn more STICKING TO THE BASICS Clinical scenario: A report of shots fired with multiple injuries By Patrick Lickiss. EMS1 Columnist You are dispatched to a law office for multiple shooting victims. What do you do? Make the right call  EDITOR'S NOTE EMS incident command: Dallas police shooting By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor-in-Chief One chief tells how quarterbacking an MCI with police fatalities changed her professionally and personally. Hard lessons  EMS TRAINING Bleeding control need not cost an arm and a leg By Aaron Brosius, EMS1 Contributor In addition to shootings and mass casualty incidents, there are many other reasons for civilian EMS providers to carry tourniquets. Minimize loss of life  BLEEDING CONTROL Case study: Rescuing a pinned, suspended industrial worker By Mike Montgomery, EMS1 Contributor An unstable pile of sharp steel sheets pinning a worker's leg raised questions of field amputation and rescuer safety. Here's how to handle it. 4 key lessons  INSIDE EMS PODCAST Evaluating danger, risk during small acts of terrorism By EMS1 Staff Our co-hosts discuss a scenario about a mall stabbing and how to stop bleeding without getting grossly contaminated. Listen to the podcast  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Escaping Violent Encounters: Break free from a wrist grab Tourniquet application tips for EMTs and paramedics 3,148 Photo: Ambulance crew helps man fulfill dying wish 1,161 Are dispatchers first responders? 439 LODD: Ohio paramedic dies from ambulance collision injuries 438 Top 9 lies everyone new to EMS should ignore 283 Fla. paramedic to receive kidney donation from ambulance partner How cloud-based management software will save you time and money Traditional software solutions are quickly being replaced by cloud-based best-in-class software suites, but are they the best choice for EMS agencies? Read more  EMS1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for EMS1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.