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Two people suffered minor injuries after an incendiary device was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza, prompting a terrorism task force investigation
Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife and their three sons were killed after a flash flood swept through a southern Utah canyon
The Rapid City Fire Department says it will stop providing ambulance service to rural Pennington County after 2026 unless officials establish a funding agreement
Methuen’s proposal would charge care facilities for non-emergency lift assists and raise ambulance rates by about 19% to offset rising service costs
The Sonoma County Fire District asks for an ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs, reimbursement challenges and higher operating expenses
The Southern Nevada Health District is expanding its street medicine program, bringing primary care and medications directly to people experiencing homelessness
A New Hampshire woman said yes after her hiking companion proposed while rescuers prepared to carry her off Mount Kearsarge
A proposed 48-unit development would provide attainable housing for Trenton firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel and other essential workers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.”
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
PRODUCT NEWS
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI
How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
5.11 Tactical, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Carhartt and others offering discounts during National EMS Week