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The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration is accepting nominations for its 2026 Excellence in EMS Integration Awards, recognizing high-performing EMS systems, partners and leaders
Madison fire officials said a 28,000-pound beam fell 40 to 50 feet through multiple levels of the downtown project, injuring one worker and leaving another trapped
State officials warn winter hikers that reckless or unprepared behavior in the White Mountains can lead to search-and-rescue bills topping $5,000
Central Alabama’s only Level II trauma center has expanded its emergency department, increasing treatment capacity to meet rising patient demand
Two FDNY paramedics assisted with the birth of a baby at the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan after responding to a call for a woman in labor
Mecklenburg EMS Paramedic Tim Hayes underscores the dangers icy roads pose to first responders
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor said UPMC will donate $10 million to help the city buy nine new ambulances and a rescue truck, a move sparked by a winter-storm breakdown
The St. Paul Fire Department has expanded the use of Suboxone on advanced life support ambulances citywide
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care




PRODUCT NEWS
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
Visit WEINMANN Emergency reps at booth 306
Strategic acquisition expands Intersurgical’s product portfolio and strengthens its offerings
First introduced at EMS World Expo, the FXP 174 Type 1 Ambulance features a breakthrough design including industry-first FX Action Seats
The eMACC preserves everything the MACC was designed to accomplish: teamwork, intentionality, and structured verification
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Beginning in February, Kern County will become the first in the state to equip all EMS providers with handheld, AI-enabled 12-lead ECG machines
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