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Orange County Global Medical Center is asking a judge to overturn the county decision that stopped EMS from transporting stroke patients to the Santa Ana hospital
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St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
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A Vanderbilt LifeFlight paramedic tried an emergency landing after the pilot suffered a medical emergency midflight, a preliminary NTSB report says
The cost to reach higher readiness levels is modest — an estimated $4–$48 per pediatric patient — with potential to significantly reduce mortality
An episode of Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast “Revisionist History” dives into the data — and the noise — behind why EMS sirens may no longer be worth the risk
Search and Rescue of Mineral County operates under the sheriff’s office to provide rapid, coordinated rescues for residents and outdoor recreation visitors
After 10 weeks of intense training, Kern County’s Class 51 all passed the state EMT exam on their first try
County leaders declined to immediately approve $11,616 for vehicle insurance, as Medicare reimbursement delays strain the county’s primary EMS provider
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
Recognition marks the seventh year that Technimount EMS has been named a winner
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