EMS1-Ebola virus disease Sudan Strain emerges in Uganda
EMS1 article by Pam Farber, RN, EMT-P and Rob Lawrence CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak View Article
Ebola (Sudan strain) Outbreak in Uganda
Uganda announced that they had an outbreak of Ebola, caused by the rarer Sudan viral strain on Sept 20, 2022. Although the rate of new cases has slowed, there is still concern since there are no treatments, other than supportive care for this strain, and the vaccine, used in previous Zaire-strain outbreaks, is not effective on the Sudan strain. Also, the counties affected are in an area with good roads & close to the capital as well as the DRC,...
EMS World – Pinnacle Honors EMS Pioneer Jack Stout
A pair of events honored late EMS pioneer Jack Stout Wednesday (7-27-22) at the Pinnacle EMS Conference in Marco Island, Florida.
EMS1 – Jack Stout Celebration of Life at Pinnacle
Photo of the Week: Jack Stout remembered at Pinnacle. In this week's image, an EMS legend is remembered.
EMS1 – Ohio captain awarded first Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch and created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation, announced its inaugural recipient. “I’m super excited for this honor and so appreciative of this opportunity,” said Matt Parrish, who will attend Pinnacle 2022, next week.
EMS World – Inaugural Recipient of Jack Stout EMS Fellowship Announced
PLATTE CITY, MO—The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch and created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation, announced July 19, 2022, its inaugural recipient, Matt Parrish, a captain with the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Fire.
FirstWatch Webinar: Fire Operations and Accreditation Monitoring and Reporting
The FirstWatch Fire Operations Analytics/Accreditation Module (FOAM) provides you with accurate and verifiable data that produces consistent and creditable management information based upon the accreditation requirements of CFAI and from any combination of data sources that are required to report on the specific dimensions of importance to you.
EMS1 – Jack Stout EMS Fellowship now open for applications
The fellowship, developed by FirstWatch in cooperation with the Fitch EMS Foundation, includes education and mentoring.
JEMS – FirstWatch and Fitch EMS Foundation Announce Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch, will be open to any aspiring EMS leader who is interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to lead EMS systems now and in the future. Named for the late Jack Stout, considered to be the father of high-performance EMS systems, the Fellowship will allow selected individuals to learn the principles espoused by Stout.
EMS World – FirstWatch and Fitch EMS Foundation Announce Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
FirstWatch and Fitch EMS Foundation Announce New Fellowship – PLATTE CITY, MO—The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch, will be open to any aspiring EMS leader who is interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to lead EMS systems now and in the future.
EMS World – Alert: Potential Russian Cyberattacks Could Target Public Safety Networks
On March 21, 2022, President Biden issued a stark warning that Russia is in the planning phases of a significant barrage of cyberattacks against the United States. "This is a critical moment to accelerate our work to improve domestic cybersecurity and bolster our national resilience," the presidential statement reads in part.
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada – Lights and Sirens; Is It Worth the Risk?
Learn what you can do to reduce the use of lights and sirens in your agency. Improve patient and provider safety and more effectively manage your resources.
FirstWatch Trigger-focused User Training
In this interactive session FirstWatch President and Founder, Todd Stout, will explain what triggers are, how they work, and how to think about them for your system. He’ll share several of
Pinnacle Webinar Series – Rethinking Quality Management from the Top Down
In this interactive session, FirstWatch Improvement Guide, Mike Taigman, and incoming National EMS Management Association President, Brooke Burton show you how senior leaders can take ownership of Quality Improvement.
EMS1 – FirstWatch reports sudden, sharp increase in cyberattacks against public safety
Mike Taigman calls on departments to immediately alert IT staff to check the integrity of their data, software and networks
FirstWatch IDV-Focused User Training
During this interactive session our Custom Care Team will show you how you can use the new functions to slice, dice, display, and deeply analyze your data, faster and easier than ever before.
Resilience Dialogues – February 11, 2022
These dialogues are open forums to explore resilience, all the things that cause stress in our lives, relationships, and more. Please join us for these monthly interactive sessions where everyone, including family members, is welcome. They will be held the second Friday of the month at 9am Pacific Time.
Resilience Dialogues – January 14, 2022
These dialogues are open forums to explore resilience, all the things that cause stress in our lives, relationships, and more. Please join us for these monthly interactive sessions where everyone, including family members, is welcome. They will be held the second Friday of the month at 9am Pacific Time.
Data Driven Decisions for Dispatch – the “Why” of Academy Analytics | January 11, 2022
The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED), Priority Dispatch, and FirstWatch—the teams behind the Academy Analytics program that makes it easy to track, view, and use emergency communications center data—give us an insightful look into the why of data-driven decision-making. From providing insights to what is and isn’t working, to accurately determining if an issue is tied to a person, policy, or protocol, you’ll learn how the right tools can provide actionable information that makes a difference.
