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The bags include sensory and communication tools to help Ulster County first responders support people with autism or sensory sensitivities during emergencies
A bus crashed into slowed traffic on Interstate 95 in Stafford County
Aston Ambulance Authority launched with 17 paramedics and advanced equipment as Delaware County communities continue rebuilding emergency medical services
The proposed agreement would have Auburn City Ambulance provide interfacility transports for Auburn Community Hospital, creating a new revenue stream as the city weighs EMS staffing cuts
First responders negotiated with the man in Lake Quinsigamond before taking him into custody
Supporters launched a petition drive for a special referendum after the Salisbury City Council voted to repeal collective bargaining rights for more than 200 municipal employees
Clarendon EMS/ Fire Rescue said first responders found her unresponsive with lacerations to the head and neck
Chief of EMS Operations Paul Miano urged EMTs and paramedics to use protective gear when conditions warrant after a shooting during a Bronx call
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns
Paramedic Eddie Barnes saved a life with skills he wasn’t authorized to use — prompting an investigation that reveals the moral gray zone of modern EMS
Whether public or private, your employer can take action. Understand when your words — on or off duty — cross legal and professional boundaries.
The Overrun weighs in on how the dismissal of all NEMSAC members could reset priorities at the federal level
PRODUCT NEWS
Strategic East Coast expansion strengthens nationwide 1–2 day shipping and extends live customer care hours for First Responders
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
Technimount has launched the Techni-INO, a compact, crash-tested mounting system designed to secure D-size INOmax gas cylinders in ambulances to SAE J3043 standards
Using a large national EMS dataset, the report delivers a data-driven snapshot of clinical, operational and workforce trends to inform decision-making and system improvement
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential services rely on
Hughes Fire Equipment expands its Medix Specialty Vehicles territory to better serve first responders across the state
First Due earned a spot on the 2026 GovTech 100 for the second consecutive year, recognizing its AI-powered, all-in-one platform supporting fire and EMS operations
Cloud-native HxGN OnCall Dispatch, OnCall Analytics and AI-enhanced HxGN Connect modernize communication and collaboration in D.C. metro area
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response