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As out-of-hospital births increase to about 12 a year, a Pittsburgh EMS crew chief is crocheting newborn hats to help babies retain body heat during pre-hospital deliveries
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The endowment will help cover costs so families of fallen EMS professionals can take part in the National EMS Memorial Service during the Weekend of Honor
The ambulance had its lights and siren on when it crashed on Detroit’s east side, sending four people to the hospital
Security video shows the SUV jumping the curb and smashing through a downtown Los Angeles flower stand
Grand Junction’s initiative targets high-utilization patients with chronic conditions, providing in-home follow-up within 48 hours of a 911 call to reduce preventable emergencies and ease EMS demand
Lawsuit claims Caesars Palace staff mistook a guest’s medical emergency for intoxication and called an Uber rather than EMS
Survey of nearly 7,000 EMS and fire-rescue agencies reveals where pediatric readiness stands today and where services can strengthen training, coordination and protocols to better care for children in the field
Senate File 4 would raise ground ambulance reimbursement of the Medicare rate, directing $2.6 million in state and federal funding to help stabilize rural EMS
Franklin County’s first female captain claims she was forced to resign after years of complaints about harassment, retaliation and systemic bias against women
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Galveston officer’s near-fatal submersion has fueled public outrage over EMS response times. Clinical science tells a different story — and reveals why cooperation, not conflict, is needed now.
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
EMS leaders hail the grant as a critical step toward better access and reduced overdoses
PRODUCT NEWS
An Appalachian Power Foundation grant will equip Tazewell County’s ambulance fleet with new Lifepak 35 monitors
Design supports optimal device positioning across multiple environments
The company’s growth underscores the demand for streamlined public safety operations supported by real-time data
WEINMANN Emergency will showcase its MEDUMAT Easy CPR ventilator, offering live demos and on-site discussions
Ford partnership affirms industry-leading standards of safety and quality
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Innovation meets superior patient care with this never-before-seen Type I ambulance, purpose-built for first responders with an industry-leading design and loaded with cutting-edge technology
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
The audit evaluated ImageTrend’s controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality