Renovations Underway For Historic Capitol Complex Mansion
Renovation work, stalled for decades, has begun on the oldest surviving residence on the Capitol Complex.
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State EMS Director Tackling Recruitment, First Responder Mental Health Challenges
The dire shortage of EMTs and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction, but there is still much to be done to remedy what many call a first responder mental health crisis.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIssues With Weedkiller Round Up And W.Va.’s EMT Shortage Is Improving, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the dire shortage of EMT’s and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction. Randy Yohe spoke with Jody Ratliff, director of the State Office of Emergency Medical Services, on meeting the challenges facing those who come to our aid.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReport On First Responders Mental Health Issues Sparks Crisis Reaction
Firefighters are more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty. First responder PTSD rates are triple the general population.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMonongalia County Tech Center EMT Students Win State Championship, Head To Nationals
In West Virginia’s first SkillsUSA Emergency Medical Technician competition, Gabriella Chico and Olivia Tennant from Monongalia County’s Technical Education Center (MTEC) bested all competitors and were named state champions.
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State EMS, Fire Department Leaders Address Job Vacancy, Mental Health Crisis
State fire and EMS leaders face challenges with job recruiting and retention, keeping stations open and maintaining mental health in the wake of experiencing overwhelming tragedy. They are asking for help from the West Virginia Legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEMS Coalition Brings Concerns To W.Va. Legislature
A state coalition of Emergency Medical Service workers brought their causes and concerns to the West Virginia Legislature on Thursday. Recruitment and maintaining mental health loom as two challenges that need to be met.
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