EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A DeKalb County police officer was killed while responding to an active shooter who fired shots into CDC buildings before being found dead
Dells-Delton EMS, Reedsburg Ambulance and Baraboo Area Fire and EMS have each administered blood in the field since launching their transfusion programs in May
Dorchester County EMS will provide non-emergency care to residents with lower-acuity needs, aiming to reduce 911 calls and ease ER overcrowding
Moses Lake officials have launched a study to explore keeping the current system, forming a new city fire district or creating a regional fire authority
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart, prompting a brief lockdown before the suspected shooter was arrested
A Denver rail worker suffered severe injuries and had his leg amputated after being trapped by a derailed train car at the BNSF Globeville Yard
Federal prosecutors allege suspects staged medical crisis to bypass entry procedures at San Ysidro
North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt was caught on video shouting profanities at a 10-year-old girl during an emergency call
A medical flight operated by CSI Aviation crashed near Chinle while en route to pick up a patient
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS leaders hail the grant as a critical step toward better access and reduced overdoses
A paramedic’s sudden death prompts urgent questions about operational norms and caregiver health
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
A new congressional bill aims to classify cross-trained EMS personnel federally, but will it be enough?
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada
WEINMANN’s emergency ventilator met PASCO County’s demand for reliable, easy-to-use ventilation in every ambulance
The acquisition emphasizes FPG’s commitment to supporting businesses with a family atmosphere, built on integrity, innovation and service to first responders
The MSV-II 157 Type 1 ambulance is now available on the Ford F-450/550 SuperCab, giving first responders more room to work, adapt, and deliver care on the move
First Due integrates NextNav’s advanced vertical location and 3D visualization technology into its Incident Command platform
The ongoing crisis, still crashing after all these years
The quicker, safer and more reliable response vehicle for local environments