Leila Merrill
Writer, editor, and Online Media Professional at Freelance
Writer, editor, journalist. In 2018, I was part of the @HoustonChron staff. We covered Hurricane Harvey and were Pulitzer finalists. Formerly w/@dallasnews
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1 month 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.
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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.
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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.
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Many of us just got back to work today after a break, but first responders have been on the job. A lot of people saw EMS providers in action yesterday. Here's a roundup of discussions about Damar Hamlin's treatment. #EMS #NFL https://t.co/feFqmNFSzY
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