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Volusia County Flight Paramedic Matt Brunelle jumped about 20 feet into Lake Woodruff to reach a fisherman as rescuers raced to the remote scene
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Melinda Brugger, a former Plattekill EMS captain, and James Brugger, a former fire chief, were found dead at a Milton Turnpike residence
The Baraboo Area Fire and EMS District is asking its five municipalities for sharply higher contributions as unpaid patient bills, wage increases and rising operating costs strain its budget
Parma’s proposal would increase fees for CPR and first-aid training, inspections and permits to help cover rising fire department operating costs
The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for suicide prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources
A street outside Station 25 was dedicated to Miguel Angulo, who died in 2021 after contracting COVID-19 following an EMS call
Specially trained Critical Incident Stress K-9s are helping first responders process traumatic calls, reduce stress and open up during peer-support debriefings
The trio began lifesaving care within seconds after a 74-year-old man collapsed during a bingo game
Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue volunteers used scuba and snorkeling techniques to recover a sentimental wedding band near Saugatuck Falls
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
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Right-sized for agencies balancing performance, safety, and cost, the new Ford Transit Type II Ambulance brings Demers engineering, quality, and trusted ambulance manufacturing expertise to everyday transport operations
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
VRpatients introduces VIP, a new character built to teach communication and advocacy in patient care
Nursing and EMS students can now interact with multiple characters inside a simulation, adding more realism to patient care dynamics
Lake Geneva fire officials said crews used the handheld technology less than 24 hours after announcing its implementation
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
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