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Former CT Paramedic and EMS Coordinator Known for His ‘Kindness and Dedication’ Dies at 41

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1—DANBURY — The emergency medical services community is mourning the death of one of its own, former paramedic and regional EMS coordinator Blair Balmforth. He will be remembered for the empathy and humanity he brought to every interaction — qualities that defined his career as much as his medical expertise.

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PA Hospital Failures Doubles Ambulance Response Times

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That’s the new average response time for emergency medical services (EMS) in Delaware County in the wake of the closures of Crozer-Chester and Taylor hospitals on April 30, county officials say. million on new ambulances to improve emergency response times. 30—Twelve minutes.

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One Person in Intensive Care After Boating Accident on Cayuga Lake (NY)

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EMS Operations News News Feed California Headlines News Feed Stabbing More News Former CT Paramedic and EMS Coordinator Known for His ‘Kindness and Dedication’ Dies at 41 The emergency medical services community is mourning the death of one of its own, former paramedic and regional EMS coordinator Blair Balmforth.

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Two Dead in Separate New York City Electric-Vehicle Crashes

JEMS

EMS Operations News News Feed Crash Hawaii Headlines News Feed More News Former CT Paramedic and EMS Coordinator Known for His ‘Kindness and Dedication’ Dies at 41 The emergency medical services community is mourning the death of one of its own, former paramedic and regional EMS coordinator Blair Balmforth.

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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

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In the fast-paced and critical world of emergency medical services, EMTs are often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in distress. This is where the SAMPLE history and OPQRST pain assessment come into play, serving as essential tools in an EMT’s diagnostic arsenal.

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How to Become an EMT

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You’re thinking about becoming an EMT. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are trained professionals who provide care in critical and emergency situations. Such emergencies can range from simple, routine calls to intense and complex scenarios. Do You Have What It Takes to Become an EMT?

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The 10 Most Common Reasons An Ambulance Is Called

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What Are The Most Common Emergencies? To get a better understanding of why people call emergency services, we’re going to look at data provided by the National Emergency Medical Services Information System , which is a national EMS database.