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May 25, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Grade school student made an honorary paramedic Miss Tenn. discusses her life’s work, passion as an EMT Man escapes police, steals ambulance Paramedic pay rate increase approved by Ala. county agency: The new paramedic starting pay, $12 per hour, is “in the ballpark” of nearby services Paramedic announces candidacy for president: Charles Robichaud calls on voters to consider him as a write-in candidate in the 2016 presidential election Sex offender with EMT license sued over woman’s death: The lawsuit claimed the EMT ignored protocol and did not call 911 to report a potential suicide Mom, baby get $3,500 ambulance bill after hospital parking lot birth EMT in wreck that killed 4 UGA students 'truly heartbroken' Skydiving tour plane crash kills 5 Synthetic opioid W-18 spiking overdoses in Philly UFC champion credits firefighter-paramedic career for victory 3 EMTs fired for inappropriate on-duty behavior

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FROM THE EDITOR Student advice: 7 ways to understand EMS traumatic stress By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Think about these questions as you consider what to do next. Break the silence  FIRST IN FITNESS 6 ways paramedics can improve their wellness By Bryan Fass, EMS1 Columnist Understand the importance of balancing clean eating with stress to achieve your wellness, fitness and health goals. Your allostatic load

PRODUCT NEWS EMS agencies turn to cloud-based, integrated software packages to improve efficiency By Robert Avsec, EMS1 Columnist All personnel need appropriate access to information, forms and schedules from any device which connects to the Internet. Customize your system  THE LEADERSHIP EDGE 5 questions EMS leaders need to answer for city and county officials By Bruce Moeller, Ph.D., EMS1 Columnist Explore the answers with elected and appointed officials so informed decisions can be made about the future of your EMS service. Prioritize vital service

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? A co-worker despises, calls EMS patients derogatory names In this episode, Dr. Tan and Whitehead discuss a complex scenario regarding paramedics who despise certain patients and use derogatory terms to refer to those patients. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Public Service PTSD PSA Pit crew CPR demo

2,781 Miss Tennessee discusses her life’s work, passion as an EMT 660 'EMS Bingo' Facebook photo criticized 604 Public Service PTSD PSA Video 415 5 signs you've got an unhealthy EMS agency 339 Synthetic opioid W-18 spiking overdoses in Philly

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