Message 25027 in EMGSVC.WW
From: KC2NJV
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 26 13:00:00 Z
Newsgroups: EMGSVC.WW
Subject: EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
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[01] Phoenix pays $605K to settle lawsuit over patient dropped during
transport
The city agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging firefighters fatally
injured a 76-year-old man after dropping him while carrying him from
his home
Link: https://www.ems1.com/legal/phoenix-pays-605k-to-settle-lawsuit-
over-patient-dropped-during-transport
[02] Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 2,200 as search enters second week
Rescuers continue searching collapsed buildings as thousands remain
displaced and officials shift from rescue operations to long-term
recovery efforts
Link: https://www.ems1.com/international/venezuela-earthquake-death-
toll-tops-2-200-as-search-enters-second-week
[03] Fighting fires in a furnace: How fire fighters can stay safe in the
heat
As dangerous heat settles over much of the United States, fire fighters
and emergency medical workers can take steps to reduce the risk of
heat-related illness and injury on the job.
Link: https://www.iaff.org/news/fighting-fires-in-a-furnace-how-fire-
fighters-can-stay-safe-in-the-heat/
[04] Senate bill would accelerate development of PFAS-free firefighting gear
The bipartisan bill would help accelerate development of PFAS-free fire
fighter turnout gear and reduce occupational exposure to toxic
chemicals.
Link: https://www.iaff.org/news/senate-bill-would-accelerate-
development-of-pfas-free-firefighting-gear/
[05] A problem you can?t afford to ignore
The whole-system approach to protecting your personnel from violence
Link: https://www.ems1.com/paramedic-survival/a-problem-you-cant-
afford-to-ignore
[06] Training hard and fighting easy
Creating an effective tabletop training exercise for pre-planning MCI
response
Link: https://www.ems1.com/mass-casualty-incidents/training-hard-and-
fighting-easy
[07] More states expand PTSD treatment options for first responders
New laws are broadening access to PTSD care, including treatment
funding, medical cannabis protections and research into psychedelic-
assisted therapy
Link: https://www.ems1.com/ptsd/more-states-expand-ptsd-treatment-
options-for-first-responders
08] Calif. city seeks tax to expand paramedic response, upgrade EMS
Sinfrastructure
Richmond city leaders continue searching for funding to transition the
fire department from basic life support to advanced life support EMS
Link: https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/calif-city-seeks-tax-to-
expand-paramedic-response-upgrade-ems-infrastructure
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Till next time...
Wayne, KC2NJV
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