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They’re back! The 24th Annual First There First Care - Gathering of Eagles has returned to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. Attend virtually or in person. Visit https://okt.to/nHb7sC for details.

The American College of Emergency Physicians, in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, is proud to announce the EMS Week 2021 theme: This is EMS: Caring for Our Communities. The annual campaign recognizes the heroes who provide emergency medical services in communities across the country and takes place May 1621 this year. #emsweek #thisisems #EMSStrong

Ketamine's been in the news, and politicians are questioning its safety. They shouldn't, say a roundtable of EMS physicians and experts in April's Resident Eagle column.

Pandemic or not, Santa Claus delivered thousands of toys to children in the Bronx Wednesday all in the name of slain FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo.

On Wednesday the hospital that became the early face of the fight against COVID-19 marked a milestone, beginning inoculations from a supply of 3,000 doses of Moderna's vaccine.

New crisis counseling helplines operated through the New Jersey Office of Human Services are helping to bolster the response to COVID-19 emotional well-being and mental health concerns for responders in the state. https://www.emsworld.com//nj-human-services-launches-covid State of New Jersey New Jersey Office of Emergency Management

A partnership with Dell Medical School is allowing EMTs and paramedics at Austin-Travis County EMS access to the first vaccine shipment ahead of schedule. Dell Medical School - UT Austin Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services

Remembering Hawaiian EMS pioneer Livingston Wong, MD, who passed at age 90.

Brandon Busch and Shea Lathrum were returning from an out-of-county transport Dec. 18 when they observed a vehicle impact a rock bluff at highway speed. The medics deployed fire extinguishers and were able to pry the driver's side door open to extract the patient before the vehicle became engulfed in fire. Taney County Ambulance District

Restriction of "surprise" medical billing in the new COVID-19 relief bill includes ED care and air ambulance transport.

Can street medics be an EMS force multiplier during protests? For Austin-Travis County EMS, some simple outreach and communication yielded a positive relationship.

Have you always wanted to speak at EMS World Expo? Now’s your chance! We are now accepting presentation proposals for the 2021 EMS World Expo, taking place October 4-8, in Atlanta. Session proposals are due by December 14! Learn more: https://okt.to/kPr89p

Clinical Question of the Week: You arrive on scene to find a 22-year-old female at work who received her epi-pen from a coworker after developing hives and trouble breathing during lunch. After connecting the patient to the monitor, you note the following (refer to video). What should you suspect? What is your first-line treatment? We’ll post the answer in a few days! A. Pulmonary embolism B. Vagal-induced hypoxia C. Epinephrine wearing off D. Urosepsis

To all first responders retired from or currently serving in our nation's armed forces, EMS World honors your service this Veterans Day.

New York City Fire Department (FDNY) EMTs and paramedics could be sporting the upgraded masks by the end of the week, officials said.

Pfizer reports 90% effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in late-stage trials, raising hopes it will be publicly available soon.

The danger hadn't passed in South Florida Monday as Tropical Storm Eta ripped through the area.

We’re just over one week away from the 2020 International Scientific Symposium Virtual event taking place Friday, November 20. Join the PCRF and EMS World for this free event dedicated to the advancement of evidence-based research in the pre-hospital setting. Register today! https://okt.to/eEd15K #2020PCRFsymposium

Airway management is even more challenging in the setting of COVID-19. Dr. Jim DuCanto and FlightBridgeED discuss safety and best practices in their latest Grand Rounds column.

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. The latest Peds Pearls newsletter from the team at Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions offers time-sensitive treatments to stop troublesome seizures in children. Print, post and share! Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions Epilepsy Foundation of America

Please join members of the UCLA Prehospital Care Research Forum on Monday, Nov. 16 for the newest Journal Club discussion: "What influences safety in paramedicine? Understanding the impact of stress and fatigue on safety outcomes." The authors of this study assessed the influence of a multiplicity of workplace stressors on safety outcomes. The PCRF Journal Club is a monthly online meeting that critically evaluates published research and its relevance to prehospital care.

Did you reserve your seat yet? Learn how the Los Angeles City Fire Dept. is using drones to respond to emergency scenes and high-risk incidents. Tuesday Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. Eastern.

The A&E emergency services reality show Nightwatch will be returning to New Orleans, city leaders announced Friday.