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An Intro to Advanced Life Support

NHCPS Save a Life

Immense value resides within advanced life support training courses. While these courses are traditionally reserved for health professionals, more people are turning to advanced life support training to improve their career outlook and save lives.

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Documentary on the Life and Legacy of James O. Page Will Inform and Inspire

JEMS

The… EMS Training News News Feed Georgia Headlines Baltimore to Downgrade Some ALS Units as Staffing Shortages Persist The Baltimore City Fire Department is preparing to downgrade four Advanced Life Support (ALS) units to Basic Life Support (BLS) starting next month.

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Jasper County (IA) to Provide Advanced Life Support Services for Baxter

JEMS

Jasper CountySheriff's Officewill be providing advanced life support (ALS) services to theCity of Baxterfor the foreseeable future.

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New ALS Intercept Service Brings Better Response Times in NH

JEMS

A regional advanced life support paramedic intercept program launched by a local fire chief last month has brought better service and quicker response times to participating towns.

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Defining Appropriate Responses in a Tiered System

High Performance EMS

The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. In fact, sending advanced life support (ALS) providers that are in short supply to one of these calls can leave citizens exposed when a critical request is received after that resource is committed.

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"I Need a Medic!"

Chicago EMT Training

A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. In a more rural setting, you might see EMT-I or A for intermediate or advanced.

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Falck Launches in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

JEMS

The company will provide advanced life support, critical care transport, and 911 emergency response—delivering timely, expert care with professionalism and compassion. Falck Southwest begins operations in Fort Worth and plans to rapidly expand its presence across the broader DFW area.