EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Paramedic Stacy Brayton and her son were getting into the river area when she saw people pulling a girl from the water
Legislation aims to classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug
Penn Medicine’s goals are focused on patient care and system finances
Morgan County 911 dispatchers describe the rewards and challenges that come with the job
Larry Ganske and Kris Kruckman look at what has changed in EMS since they started
Chickasaw County’s only emergency department closed in 2014
The IPSLEI-endowed scholarship program has awarded $31,000 to students across the United States who desire to serve public safety
The number of assaults on EMS personnel was more than double in 2021 and BWCs are being seen as a means to dissuade attacks
County administrator said Lexington County EMS could not guarantee the new ambulance would stay in the Chapin area.
Six of North Dakota’s 53 counties have an adequate number of healthcare workers
Lone Peak, is one of the highest peaks in the Wasatch Range towering over Salt Lake City
The investigation determined the Springfield Township assistant chief did not adequately investigate the incident
Brooke County Commissioners approved $120K in bonus money based on hours worked
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office flew the drone to a simulated emergency and dropped the AED to the 911 caller
Fire Chief Colin Stowell to start a review comparing the current system with in-house or hybrid EMS service
An investigation is underway into how the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department had funds stolen during the purchase of ambulances
Paramedic Matthew Smith was named the victor following the Final Jeopardy round with “historic groups” as the category
EMS personnel across four states were recognized by their peers for dedication, service
Expansion of the pilot program also allows paramedics to administer whole blood
The Riker’s Island captain suffered burns when her BWC suddenly ignited
Officials report multiple injuries and damage in Portage and Kalamazoo
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
Peer-reviewed, empirical data is needed to pursue alternative payment structures
Five takeaways for mass gathering planning from a carnival ride malfunction in Wisconsin
Planned Senate hearing, bills find new interest as smoke from Canadian fires reaches D.C.
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
Knowing how xylazine presents clinically, as well as how it impacts overdose management is important for any provider responding to illicit drug overdoses
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
Public safety leader set to enhance consulting firm’s reach and expertise
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
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The program will deploy 911-integrated drones, equipped with AEDs, naloxone and tourniquets to assist in emergencies such as cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses and trauma incidents