EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Jeff Davis County EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was escorted out of the courthouse over what she called a “witch hunt” about staffing and leadership
Overland Park firefighters faced a worker buried up to his waist 15 feet below the ground
A bus carrying farm workers overturned after it collided with a truck in Marion County
After recovering from her injuries, Nicole Goslant was able to meet the Health First First Flight crew that saved her life
Waterford administrator offered a plan to create a new EMS department as part of a larger reorganization
The Elyria woman was riding a motorized scooter when she was struck by an ambulance
EMT Julia Fatum said she’s speaking about her attack to fight for better protections for first responders and call for an increase in penalties for assaults
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital of Modesto had received political support after challenging the Medicare program decision.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department plan would end the 40-year partnership between the city and AMR
An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen’s fire academy training
In proposed test, “sprint” paramedics will be dispatched to calls in three counties to start treatment before an ambulance arrives
Ascension health system diverted ambulance, postponed tests and blocked access to medical records
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
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
Through this agreement, state agencies and affiliated entities will have access to Verizon’s award-winning network and a comprehensive suite of communications solutions designed to help enable Michigan to best serve the state’s more than 10 million residents
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
Public safety leader set to enhance consulting firm’s reach and expertise
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office flew the drone to a simulated emergency and dropped the AED to the 911 caller
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
EMS Products
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