EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Morgan County 911 dispatchers describe the rewards and challenges that come with the job
Don Plakon met the Seminole County paramedics who responded to his cardiac arrest call
EMS Accreditation
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards
Torin Slaughter is raising money to install about 100 Stop the Bleed kits at Case High School
The bus driver lost control and struck a guardrail on I-95 in Harford County
An unveiling ceremony for the Tree of Life, featuring the names of the 36 honorees, will take place in July
A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders
An engine from Chuckawalla Valley State Prison/Ironwood State Prison Fire Station, staffed with two incarcerated firefighters, responded to a child’s cardiac arrest call
CEO of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association said no significant changes to EMS operations are anticipated
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler promoted funding to spare the non-police intervention service
Investigators determined officers in the ambulance were observers and medics were in charge
Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation requiring protection and training for FDNY EMS personnel
Authorities say explosion at Old Bridge sign company was the result of a chemical reaction
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Austin-Travis County EMS Assistant Chief Steve White said at least 65 people were treated between Monday and Wednesday
Meigs County EMS Director Tony Finnell surprised officials when asked about response times at a public safety meeting
Independent pathologist concluded that the bruises on Jameek Lowery’s face, fractures to his fingers were the result of “blunt force trauma”
Easton Emergency Squad officials announced the hiring of 40 news staff, including an operations manager
Data from over 50 million EMS activations were submitted by over 14,000 agencies serving 54 states and territories
Officials in Fort Worth recommended a fire-based EMS system as the solution to overhaul the city’s EMS
“I’ve got shots fired and an officer down,” a marshal can be heard saying over police radio. “Multiple rounds are being fired at officers”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A legal and ethical deep dive into the firing of 2 EMTs, fire lieutenant in Tyre Nichols’ death
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
I know Memphis Fire, and while the inactions of three members should not reflect on the entire FD, we must learn from these fatal errors
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case: Action steps for EMS practitioners
“We must never, ever forego the safety of our patients because we are angry, tired, hungry, cold or irritated,” one commenter wrote
PRODUCT NEWS
Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846
Crestline has expanded their production facility to reduce lead time
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
Take a test ride on the FASPLINT FULLBODY vacuum splint demo table
Lincoln Fire & Rescue hosted a Resuscitation Academy workshop for cardiac arrest training