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N.J. first responders train for terrorism, mass casualties

Edit NJ dot com 16 Jul 2016
EMTs and first responders learned new techniques in treating gunshot wounds and other injuries ... Speakers from University Hospital's EMS, trauma and anesthesia departments are giving lectures and demonstrations this weekend to about 40 EMTs and paramedics participating in a two-day seminar at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.  ... Boos said the hospital intends to repeat the program four times in the next year ... > ....

Employment for everyone and hurting those who help | Cheers and Jeers

Edit NJ dot com 16 Jul 2016
Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those who make our area a better place in which to live and jeers those whose actions merit derision. CHEERS. To clearing the line. The state has scheduled to public hearings in South Jersey over a mounting number of complaints about Verizon's service ... JEERS ... We just hope that such incidents don't deter those who want to become an EMT or put on the uniform of the local police force ... CHEERS....

Ex-Marine Playing 'Pokemon Go' Crashes Car Into Tree

Edit Opposing Views 15 Jul 2016
A former Marine reportedly crashed a car into a tree while playing "Pokemon Go" in Auburn, New York, on the evening of July 12 ... For the uninitiated, "Pokemon Go" features animated creatures that pop up on people's cell phones in real-world locations. Users are supposed to catch the figures ... Cary’s mother said via email. "[M]y son is a former marine who is trying to be a firefighter and EMT." ... ....

Black Man Enters Police Station, Completely Shocks Officers

Edit Opposing Views 15 Jul 2016
A black man in Virginia shocked police officers when he walked in to the station with something in his hands ... “Today I wanted to do something different me and my boys went to drop the men and women officers at the Prince William County Police Department some donuts off ... “TWO THUMBS UP ... Sophia has a brother who is an EMT in Harrisonburg and decided she would like to thank the officers in her community,” the department wrote in the post....

Researcher to Test Blood Pressure Medication in Clinical Trial for Cancer (University of Cincinnati)

Edit Public Technologies 15 Jul 2016
(Source. University of Cincinnati) 07/14/16. Facebook Post Helps Doctor Determine Time of Stroke, Treatment for Patient. In treatment of stroke care, timing is everything-- a doctor or EMT has to determine the last time the patient was well. A patient's social media activity may help with that. 07/12/16. Stress Relief by 'Comfort Foods' May Vary Between Sexes ... 07/08/16. Office of Research Grants Research Service Awards ... 07/05/16 ... 07/01/16....

Goose Creek CO's Receive Governor's Denali Peak Award (Alaska Department of Corrections)

Edit Public Technologies 15 Jul 2016
(Source. Alaska Department of Corrections). On the morning of January 1, 2016, Goose Creek Correctional Officers reporting for duty were the first to respond to a horrific two vehicle head on collision on Knik Goose Bay Road ... The driver was out of the vehicle and on foot ... Correctional Officer Hull had EMT training, and together, the three of them rendered aid to the single male driver and to the two women in the northbound vehicle....

Ex-police detective reveals the key fact many are missing amid ongoing terror attacks and violence

Edit Deseret News 14 Jul 2016
The men and women who serve as police, firefighters, EMTs and as corrections officers routinely risk their lives to stop criminals, attempt to save lives amid grisly circumstances and deal with the immediate aftermath of crises when they unfold ... What followed was a five-year journey that eventually led Michaels to serve cops, firefighters, EMTs and others....

Boonshoft School of Medicine welcomes class of 2020 at convocation ceremony on July 17 (Wright State University)

Edit Public Technologies 14 Jul 2016
(Source. Wright State University). During the Boonshoft School of Medicine's July 17 ceremony, students will take an oath of professional medical ethics and receive a white coat personalized with his or her name and the medical school patch ... Classes will soon follow ... From volunteering at homeless shelters to serving as fire fighters and EMT/paramedics, they have shown a strong commitment to community service ... (noodl. 34540410) ....

Orange County Firefighter Selected To Receive EMT Of The Year By Florida Department Of Health (Orange County, FL)

Edit Public Technologies 13 Jul 2016
Orange County Firefighter Selected to Receive EMT of the Year by Florida Department of Health. Orlando, FL - July 13, 2016 - The Florida Department of Health has selected Orange County Fire Rescue Firefighter/EMT Ryan Allen as the 2016 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year ... 'We are honored to have one of our own firefighter/EMTs selected to receive this award,' said Fire Chief Otto Drozd III....

Pembina Ambulance: Learn How This Small Service Has Survived (Pembina County, ND)

Edit Public Technologies 13 Jul 2016
(Source. Pembina County, ND) ... Four members went through Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training over the winter, and graduated April 2 this year ... The EMT course is 150 hours of training, and takes approximately six months to complete ... 'Now that there are four EMTs, we need more drivers,' said Joan ... Michelle said, 'There are many levels on which people can help an ambulance service; it's not all about taking classes, and being an EMT....

Waycross woman dies in Tuesday night house fire, officials say

Edit The Florida Times Union 13 Jul 2016
A Waycross woman died Tuesday night in a fire in a house thought to be about 120 years old, the fire chief said. Firefighters responding to the 8.47 p.m. alarm climbed ladders to the second floor of the burning house where they found and removed 32-year-old Melissa Rose, Waycross Fire Chief David Eddins said. Rose was unconscious and given to the care of Ware County EMTs who were unable to revive her, Eddins said. read more ... ....

Lifesource Health, Inc. Launches At The Scene Mobile EMS Application

Edit Business Wire 13 Jul 2016
SYRACUSE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lifesource Health, Inc. is proud to announce its new mobile application At The Scene. For the first time, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics will have immediate, real-time access to accurate patient health information at the scene in an emergency situation, allowing for more accurate patient assessment and improved care ... ....

Partnership with Guymon Fire Department Runs Strong (Oklahoma Panhandle State University)

Edit Public Technologies 13 Jul 2016
(Source. Oklahoma Panhandle State University). Goodwell, Okla ... Three of the graduates are also members of the intern program between Panhandle State and the Guymon Fire Department ... Students in the class included ... Tim Faltyn at the ceremony ... Guymon Fire Department Chief Dean McFadden commented, 'It is a great partnership between the Guymon Fire Department and Panhandle State, training firefighters and EMT'S for the panhandle area.' ... (noodl....
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