Leila Merrill

2 weeks ago | ems1.com | Leila Merrill

On average, 11 drowning deaths occur every day in the United States, based on 2012-202 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Drowning is also the most common cause of death for children ages 1-4. While children are at a particularly high risk, anyone of any age can drown and in a variety of situations.

Oct 22, 2023 | ems1.com | Leila Merrill

This article has been updated to reflect a fourteenth organization, the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada, also supported the statement. By Leila Merrill WASHINGTON — Fourteen national and international associations released a “Joint Statement on Lights & Siren Vehicle Operations on Emergency Medical Services Responses” on Monday.

Oct 5, 2023 | firechief.com | Leila Merrill

Whether your department is prepared to devote plenty of time to Fire Prevention Week or barely has a moment to spare and no budget, there are numerous resources you can provide your community members to stay fire safe. Ahead of last year's Fire Prevention Week, the National Volunteer Fire Council hosted a live-streamed chat – “Getting Your Department and Community Ready for Fire Prevention Week” – to help departments with fire prevention efforts.

May 12, 2023 | ems1.com | Leila Merrill

By Leila Merrill EMS1 DALLAS — A Dallas County grand jury declined to indict several Dallas police officers and a paramedic Thursday in the 2022 death of LaDamonyon “DeeDee” Hall, a 47-year-old Black transgender woman, the Dallas Morning News reported. Hall died on May 26 after police officers and EMS providers responded to a reported disturbance and handcuffed and restrained her.

May 12, 2023 | ems1.com | Leila Merrill