EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The EMS Compact-backed observance, held Nov. 10–16, honors the impact of student-run EMS programs across 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Jamaica
Worcester Polytechnic Institute engineers are creating palm-sized drones that use echolocation to navigate in darkness, smoke and storms
Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire
Firefighters, technical rescue crews and a heavy wrecker spent two hours stabilizing a collapsed second floor and lifting the tree
Ex-paramedic admitted to a years-long scheme impersonating an M.D., accessing hospitals, visiting patients and calling in 37 prescriptions
Supervisors voted to begin dissolving the Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative and bring oversight back under county control, citing transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns
NTSB says airport video shows the left engine falling off during takeoff from UPS Worldport
Tucker submitted his resignation Nov. 5, a day after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win
Federal services are disrupted, flights face delays, and hundreds of thousands of workers go unpaid as negotiations remain deadlocked
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Whether public or private, your employer can take action. Understand when your words — on or off duty — cross legal and professional boundaries.
The Overrun weighs in on how the dismissal of all NEMSAC members could reset priorities at the federal level
A Galveston officer’s near-fatal submersion has fueled public outrage over EMS response times. Clinical science tells a different story — and reveals why cooperation, not conflict, is needed now.
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
PRODUCT NEWS
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
The new CCL 166 Type III ambulance will premiere at EMS World Expo 2025, delivering a redesigned action area, 25% more storage capacity, and more practical features to enhance fleet performance
Marking back-to-back recognition, this year’s honor underscores First Due’s leadership in artificial intelligence for public safety
EMS crews used a Stokes basket and rope system to rescue the critically injured man after he fell from the Acrisure Stadium’s main scoreboard
The department utilized resources provided through the NarcBox Grant Assistance Program
The new, award-winning ambulance is designed to give first responders greater safety, comfort, and performance
Visitors are invited to explore the MSV-II 170 Type III — built for Indy’s very own first responders and trusted by EMS crews nationwide
The OneWeight scale mounts to virtually any EMS stretcher
Built from real-world feedback for EMS and hospital teams, the Zenix monitor/defibrillator pairs a rugged large touchscreen with intuitive, on-the-fly customization
Technimount’s Xtension Pro Neonatal secures a Dräger T1500 incubator and multiple devices to a Stryker Power-PRO 2 stretcher without compromising everyday use via XClamp Technology