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Motorcycle ambulance? The right response for massive events
If a two-wheeled ambulance in an emergency is a solution with proven effectiveness, the Piaggio three-wheeled ambulance is a very interesting idea for events and destinations with a high tourist density. Here is how it will be used during…
Grenfell Fire Inquiry accuses London Fire Brigade to be "gravely inadequate"
Following the international protocols, Lond Fire Brigade and 999 dispatchers spent the first 120 minutes of the inferno telling the residents to remain in their flats. After putting on the scene all the fire engines in the cities, they…
Cervical Collars : 1-piece or 2-piece device?
Cervical collar: let us see which are the best ones to have into the ambulance to observe the protocols.
What is the immobilization and with what tools is it performed?
Size: so important?
How is the cervical collar applied in…
Suzuki Jimny, the super-compact 4WD enters the Carabinieri Corps
The Carabinieri Corps chose 20 new Suzuki Jimny vehicles. Various departments of the Alpine and Apennine areas will use the Japanese 4WD.
Emergency Ambulance Service Scheme in road traffic accidents
Road traffic accidents are increasing and emergency medical response must be even more efficient. This study wishes to examine the Emergency Ambulance Service Scheme (EASS) in road accidents in FCT Abuja.
This study wants to…
Dementia Friendly Ambulance in UK - What makes it unique?
The first dementia friendly ambulance has gone live in the UK thanks to the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS). What makes this ambulance different from the others?
First responders: 10 Tips On How to Boost Your Mental Health. Become the Best Version of Yourself
Everyone already knows how to improve their physical health, but maintaining mental health is an equally important task for everyone, especially for first responders.
Million Mastic Beach Ambulance company headquarters finally-out finished by Stalco Construction and…
Mastic Beach, NY – General contractor Stalco Construction and architect, site engineer, and construction manager L.K. McLean Associates’ (LKMA) have completed the new Mastic Beach Ambulance Company (MBAC) headquarters. The new facility is…
World Restart a Heart Day: St John Ambulance UK will be teaching saving skills across the country
LONDON - Restart a Heart Day is taking place on Wednesday 16 October 2019, an annual event to teach as many people as possible the life saving skill of CPR
Ambulance driver jailed one year after a fatal crash in Italy
A First Responder was sentenced to one year of jail after a deadly crash in Ferrara, Italy. He was driving a Red Cross ambulance in a crossroad when he hit a pedestrian. How did this sentence come about?
Philips donates the AED number two-million to the IRC. Lifesaving education at first place!
The Italian Resuscitation Council received the defibrillator number two-million manufactured by Philips. What will be the destiny of this defibrillator?
The International Leader in Health Technology Philips has donated the automated…
Kurdistan: Dispatcher and medical criteria of air ambulance
How managing patients and therapeutic measurement executed during air ambulance operation can improve training, protocols, and management decisions?
Safety in clinics can be at risk: the experience of a nurse
Safety in clinics can be compromised by drunk and drug-addicted persons, who become violent and aggressive.
Avalanche search and rescue dogs at work for rapid deployment training
The Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment program saw great participation of avalanche search and rescue dogs with their handlers in order to carry out training sessions.
Alcohol-related EMS calls in the US Universities - How a MAP can lower ALS intenventions?
The significant abuse of alcohol in university students causes serious diseases, but students and bystanders hesitate to call EMS. Alcohol-related EMS calls have always been much fewer than the real need because of fear of disciplinary…
TOP 5 EMS jobs - October
The 5 most interesting EMS jobs of this month on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.
Fire Museum in Australia - Queensland Fire Brigade Heritage
Where to find some unique pieces of fire brigades history? In the Queensland Fire Museum. A piece of history of firefighters in Australia.
Emergency Live brings you on a time machine article! Follow us and find beautiful old ambulances,…
Police Museum in Canada - Archives and history of Vancouver
Feeling like an investigator of the past. The Vancouver Police Museum collects many historical pieces that will bring you in the world of crime and justice.
Emergency & Safety Technology Exhibition of China Hi-Tech Fair 2019: Enhance safety by…
The 21st edition of China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) will take place from 13-17 November 2019 in Shenzhen, which is the largest and the most influential scientific and technological fair in China and is renowned as “the No.1 Technology Show in…
Airbus Helicopters sets a new milestone of quality and experience for the Italian HEMS market
HEMS is a very important topic and Airbus Helicopters is one of the main players in this field. Its helicopters like the H145 are famous all over the world. Now Airbus Helicopters is landing in Italy in order to be part of its market. What…
The new Airbus H145 climb the Aconcagua mountain, 6,962m a.l.s.
The new Airbus H145 lands on top of the Andes, thanks to its innovative five-bladed rotor
Higher risk of stroke for veterans with mental health disorders
Veterans with mental health disorders had an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to new research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart…
SPECIAL EVENT: Meeting everyones needs in humanitarian emergencies
How is your organisation doing with gender equality during humanitarian emergencies?
The Geneva Learning Foundation and CARE International are pleased to offer this special event open to all. During this special event, you will learn from…
France, the Sapeur-Pompiers involed in the ambulance service reform
There are many ideas about the right solutions to create a better national ambulance service, but Sapeur-Pompiers are convinced that the creation of a nationwide unique number 112 is a pillar of this reform
Say thanks to first responders: Gratitude can save lives!
How many patients say thanks to first responders? Some perhaps always, others never. Others have assaulted them. So where is gratitude?
Thanks to first responders, how many do this? There are more assaults than acts of gratitude. Almost…
How Technology Disruption Is Changing The Future Of Healthcare
Technological disruption is transforming every aspect of the future of healthcare: from how patients are diagnosed to how they’re treated. Cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things or 3D printing are no…
Firefighters return home after Hurricane Dorian rescue operations
Gainesville Firefighters are back from the Bahamas where they assisting communities hit by Hurricane Dorian. The team of first responders spent five days in Little Abaco aiding in search and rescue efforts.
Iveco Defence Vehicles for Dutch Armed Forces with brand-new vehicles
Iveco Defence Vehicles awarded a contract to deliver a new generation of medium multirole protected vehicles to Dutch Armed Force.
New iPhone update: will location permissions affect OHCA outcomes?
iOS 13 will be the new update for iPhone smartphones and its new location permissions will surely affect the efficiency of lay first-responders networks in OHCAs (out-of-hospital cardiac arrests).
OHCAs response has been made…
New Medical Director at Kayentis: Estelle Haenel take the lead
25-year pharma industry veteran and clinical trials expert will strengthen Kayentis’ eCOA offering to sponsors seeking to use digital patient-facing technologies in clinical studies
9/11 attacks - Firefighters, the heroes against terrorism
9/11 attacks have been the hardest challenges for Emergency Medical Services. Firefighters were the heroes, especially after the Twin Towers attack.
Push to improve search for missing people at Dead Sea meeting
The ICRC's Missing Persons Project is pushing to enforce activity on missing persons.
Amman, Jordan (ICRC) – A two-day meeting to discuss how to improve the search for missing people, including victims of enforced disappearance, began…
TOP 5 EMS job in Europe - September
The 5 most interesting EMS jobs of this month on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.
Ambulance Museum in Denmark - Brief guide for tourists and professionals
Ambulance museum: want to know more about emergency medical history in Denmark?
Mountaineers refuse to be saved by the Alpine Rescue. They will pay for HEMS missions
Two Spanish mountaineers have refused the aid of Alpine Rescue helicopter service twice. They will pay an invoice of 120 euros per minute of flight, without a ceiling.
Hurricane Dorian: shelter and clean water priorities in the Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian has caused extensive damage across the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama in the Bahamas, according to rapid initial assessments from authorities and Red Cross officials on the ground.
Aggressive Drunk Patient on Ambulance
A drunk patient onboard the ambulance is not the goal of EMTs and paramedics on duty. However, especially during night shifts, it can happen to face such scenarios.
What about the ambulance stretcher support?
Loading and unloading patient from the ambulance is crucial. But also safety, sanitisation and space are essential too. Don't forget to find the right equipment for your ambulance.
Search and Rescue of NGOs: is it illegal?
The private flying Search and Rescue service of NGOs which is active throughout the Mediterranean Sea is raising a lot of chaos and discussion. That's why NGOs cannot use it.
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) - together with the…
Water rescue dogs: How are they trained?
Training for water rescue dogs is very important in order to save lives. All over the world dogs have always been essential for rescuers.
Lightning strikes kill - Emergency on Tatra Mountains
Powerful lightning strikes killed 5 and hurt other 100 on Tatra Mountains in Poland. Emergency rescue helicopters and ambulances have brought the first patients to the hospital.
Lightning strikes killed 5 people, included two…
Blood transfusion in trauma scenes: How it works in Ireland
Blood transfusion directly in trauma scenes could save lives. St. Vincent’s Foundation recently approved a system to enable this procedure and added a fluid warmer to the equipment.
Integrated and connected for better Civil Protection
Civil protection is one of the main themes of INTERSCHUTZ 2020 (postponed by 2021). It has been covered at previous shows, but what's different about the season is that it will feature at its own dedicated display.
New project of road safety for emergency vehicles
Cities saw an increased number of automobiles. That means more difficulties for emergency response vehicles in terms of road safety. Here we will see how to control the traffic system to provide good pre-hospital care.
World humanitarian day 2019. Inspired by women
2019 World Humanitarian Day campaign celebrates women with the #WomenHumanitarians hashtag
World Humanitarian Day is every 19th of August. The celebration is honouring humanitarian efforts worldwide and propagating the idea of…
Are you sure you know how to get off the ambulance?
Over the years, too many first responders died near ambulances, just because they stood in an unsafe area after they got off the ambulance. An ambulance safe-driving instructor answered our questions.
Safety helmets for rescue workers: Certifications and ideas to buy the good one
Safety and protective helmets are essential, especially for EMS workers and firefighters.
Emergency preparedness - How Jordanian hotels manage safety and security
Emergency Preparedness in hotels is essential to guarantee safety anytime in case of necessity. Jordan is taking precautions in order to manage and overcome emergencies in hotels when occurred.
Kids in hot cars - Preventing children from dying of heatstroke
Prevent Another Child from Dying in a Hot Car! The National Heatstroke Prevention Day is organizing education for the community about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars, on July 31.
Japan integrated physician-staffed medical helicopters into EMS system
Before 2001, medical helicopters used by Japanese Prefectures to respond to emergencies had not an adequate level of care. Then Doctor-Heli physician-staffed medical helicopter system arrived and grew tremendously. Let's see what it can do!
EMS in War: Rescue Services during a Rockets Attack on Israel
How to coordinate EMS in war? The official report of the 4/5/19 Barrel Rockets on Israel from the Magen David Adom shows how it is hard to create a rescue network that works in the hardest conditions.
South Sudan: gunshot injuries remain high despite peace deal
The number of patients admitted to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)-supported surgical units in South Sudan with injuries from violence remains high ten months after the signing of a peace agreement.
Funding opportunity for pediatric disaster care centers of excellence
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) sought ideas earlier this year from the healthcare and pediatric care community for more comprehensive and…
Syria: More than 2,000 patients treated at new field hospital
An update from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the situation in the Al Hol camp for displaced people in north-eastern Syria.
Tham Luang Cave: Remembering the best rescue operation of 2018
On 23 June, the young Wild Boars soccer team members and their coach entered the Tham Luang cave and remained stranded inside that tunnels because of rainwaters. Let us remember one of the best rescue operations of the last years!
Stroke is a problem for people with long work hours shift
The "Stroke" journal published a paper from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research. It underlines the link between 10 years of long work hours and stroke.
World Drug Day. What can we do to prevent drug addiction?
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness about the impact of drug abuse on humans being.
Public Service Day celebrates everyone's contribution to a better world
June 23 is the Public Service Day. Established in 2002 by the United Nations, the day is designed to recognize the work of public servants, which make the difference in many parts of the world. The idea comes to encourage young people to…
How to obtain a quicker response time? Israeli solution is motorcycle ambulance
How vital is the quickness in case of emergency? In some congested areas, conventional ambulances do not fit very well to provide emergency care for many reasons. The solution is the motorcycle ambulance.
Ambulance uniform in Europe. Wear and compare test by rescuers
Every Emergency Medical Service must provide their workers with the proper Personal Protective Equipment. Among them, the uniform is the most important. Read the test realized by the readers.
Suction unit for emergency care, the solution in a nutshell: Spencer JET
A suction unit is a device of primary importance in the pre-hospital setting. It can remove liquids, fluids and vomit by suctioning it from the patient. Professionals also use it to remove mucus, serum or blood from a body cavity, such as…
Is a bicycle ambulance a good solution for urban first aid?
Bicycle is an evolution trend for giving help to people in congested areas. But is it the right solution for everyone? We try to explain when you can choose a bicycle ambulance and when you need something different.
Oxygen tank explodes in the back of an ambulance, one baby dies
The tragedy occurred in Turkey, during emergency transport on the trans-European motorway. The three-month-old girl could not be pulled out from the incubator and died inside the ambulance due to the explosion of an oxygen tank.
WAS introduces a new 3.5 tonne double crew ambulance for the UK
WAS UK has unveiled the ground-breaking 3.5 tonne double crew ambulance (DCA). This is the first DCA in a generation that can be operated at full capacity and still be driven on a standard type ‘B’ driving licence. Director of Operational…
Watch the Family Out! - Emergency Team threatened by the Relatives of a Psychiatric Patient to be…
A psychiatric patient took traditional drugs and collapsed. The emergency team knows that the solution is an evacuation with a plane, but his relatives do not agree so much. Is it possible to treat a psychiatric patient and his family at…
Young Fireman is near to die for cancer. Look how his colleagues honour him
Tuesday night, the Honor Guard of the Brandweer Oost-Sourburg greeted Dennis, terminally ill cancer firefighter.
TOP 5 EMS Job position worldwide
The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you gather the life that you want, as a health practitioner
Meanwhile, are you thinking about INTERSCHUTZ 2020?
In 14 months every single rescue operator from the world will be part of the INTERSCHUTZ 2020 exhibition. The 2020 lead theme will be “Teams, Tactics, Technology – Connecting Protection and Rescue”.
Training and skills: how to arrange improvements in the Pre-hospital setting? The experience of the…
The Pre-hospital service is the first pillar of a good emergency medical startegy strategy, and Jordan EMS is one of the most advanced in the Middle-East area
TOP 5 EMS Job Position around the world, NGO edition
EMS company, NGO and manufacturer are looking for skilled professionals to improve their capability. Find the most interesting 5 job position around the world on Emergency-live.com
Communications Systems for Disaster-Affected Communities: Cisco Technology Grant Helps Trek Medics…
The Trek Medics Beacon platform was originally designed for day-to-day emergency response services in resource-limited settings. Cisco challenged Trek Medics to find a way to make the Beacon platform relevant to disaster settings.
EMS and Rescue: Discover emerging technologies at ESS2019
How emerging technologies are improving the efficiency and operational effectiveness of emergency response is set to be the key focus of The Emergency Services Show 2019, the UK’s largest event for the emergency services taking place in…
TOP 5 Job opportunity in Europe for Nurses, EMS professionals and rescuers
EMS around the world are looking for skilled professionals. Find your way with that weekly chart that shows you the five most exciting job opportunity for ambulance professionals both in business and operative sector.
Are you involved in…
Motorcycle ambulances response: preparedness in case of traffic jam
Standstill is not an option during an emergency, and ambulance services know that problem. How to perform a first aid activity with an EMT or a paramedic during a prehospital care mission? Motorcycle ambulances can be the solutions.
TOP 5 Job opportunity for ambulance professionals, EMT, Nurses, Physicians all around the world
Many Countries are in need of skilled professionals. Find your way with our TOP 5 ambulance job position, every week!
Sharp-eyed FDNY inspector spots unsecured propane tanks at major Brooklyn construction site
Supervising Fire Inspector Jon Watson alerted his FDNY colleagues to the need to remove unsecured propane tanks from a construction site at 540 Fulton Street in Brooklyn on Friday. The tanks are on the truck behind him. (Gardiner Anderson /…
Ambulance Life, TOP 5 Job opportunity in Abu Dhabi, Luxembourg, Australia and United States
Are you involved in the pre-hospital ambulance services, but you want more?
Want to find more from your job? Every day EMS and rescue professional can find online new ideas for getting a better life
INTERSEC 2019 - Not-to-miss products presentation about safety and rescue
The world's top industry players will converge from 20-22 January 2019 to the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Ambulance Life, TOP 5 job position in Europe and far away
5 new job position for ambulance professionals around Europe
UNISON: "NHS staffing challenges won’t be solved without money"
Commenting on the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS in England, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“Finding the NHS more staff, and holding on to those it already has, is key to the success of the government’s plan.
“The plan…
Ambulance professional back pain war: Technology, may you help me?
A Power Suit that helps rescue professional in lifting and taking care of a patient? A German company realizes a project for the Disaster Relief Rescuer. A Robot Exoskeleton from German Bionic supports ambulance EMT, Paramedic or…
NHS Long Term Plan: additional funding to make the NHS fit for patients, their families and…
NHS Long Term Plan to tackle major killer conditions and save up to half a million lives
Ambulance Life, TOP 5 job position in Europe
Every week Emergency Live will show you 5 new job position for ambulance professionals.
Helicopter crashed in Portugal, four killed near Porto
A terrific crash has involved a INEM air ambulance. The helicopter went off the radar near a mountain in the Porto's are. The rescue mission was delivered for dropping off a patient with cardiac disease.
Surge in activity expected to drive demand for security, safety and fire protection solutions at…
Dubai, UAE: The Middle East’s US$1.9 billion fire safety systems and equipment market will see solid growth over the next six years
Social media and smartphone app prevents disease outbreaks, a pilot study in Africa said
The study about the apps that prevent disease outbreaks, which is an international cooperation project with researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and others, is published in the scientific journal Conflict and Health.
New epilepsy warning device could save thousands of lives
A new high-tech bracelet, developed by scientists from the Netherlands detects 85 percent of all severe night-time epilepsy seizures. That is a much better score than any other technology currently available.
Healing wounds and perfusion oximeter, new skin-like sensor can map blood-oxygen levels
Skin sensitive oximeter: a new flexible sensor developed by engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, can map blood-oxygen levels over large areas of skin, tissue and organs, potentially giving doctors a new way to monitor…
Emergencies, data protection and security: the CROSSING project for ensure safe storage of sensitive…
Researchers from the Collaborative Research Center CROSSING at Technische Universität Darmstadt have developed a solution that will ensure decades of safe storage for sensitive health data in a joint project with Japanese and Canadian…
Emergency preparedness kit for our pets
Emergency preparedness kit for our pets: what should contain for our buddies in case of natural threats?
Time Warner Center evacuation: suspicious explosive packs sent to Clintons, Obamas and CNN
A multiple attack today in US with suspicious explosive packs
Bad weather causes 13 death in southwest France
Flash floods killed at least 13 people in southwest France yesterday, with mudslides that destroy roads and villages. Raging torrents becomes an emergency as the equivalent of several months of rain fell overnight in the space of hours.
TECDRON showcases new fire-fighting robot at the ESS 2018
TECDRON, a French Design & Engineering office specialised in mobile land robotics, will be presenting its new fire-fighting robot SENTINEL at the Emergency Services Show.
HAIX to showcase elite emergency services footwear range at ESS 2018
The HAIX tent will be exhibiting a range of exciting products, including the Airpower XR1, Black Eagle Safety 50 and Black Eagle Tactical 2.0 GTX.
12 months in prison for assaulting an emergency worker
A new offence will double the maximum sentence from six to 12 months in prison for assaulting an emergency worker. This covers police, prison officers, custody officers, fire and rescue service personnel, search and rescue…
Ambulance chair, a lightweight and easy to handle solution from Spencer
There are a lot of transportation/evacuation chairs on the market, but there is only one that combines these five basic principles with intuitive operation for the user and that’s the Spencer 4BELL chair, which represents the evolution of…
Spencer Tango, the double spinal board that ease up immobilization
With Tango spinal board, you can save 2 lives with just one device. You can rescue an adult and a child, or an infant, at the same time. Rescuers and first responders worldwide have described the board as "the most advanced and versatile…
Mobilicom to present its Mobile Mission Management System for the first time in Japan
Mobilicom's Mobile Mission Management System is part of Mobilicom’s Holistic framework for disaster relief situations which reduces the crew overload
ISDEF Japan 2018, stand C-04
It’s all about you, but what would you like to know about ESS18?
Are you attending The Emergency Services Show 2018? In Birmingham, 19 - 20 September, the event will be dedicated to all professionals involved in safety and rescue activities. Fill out the survey and highlight the product you want to…