EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Backed by a voter-approved mill levy, Joliet EMS has hired its first two full-time responders, boosting emergency care and marking a major step forward in long-term sustainability for the once fully volunteer-run service
A Kentucky state trooper was shot during a traffic stop before the suspect attacked Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two and wounding two others
Three years in, Flagstaff’s alternative response CARE Unit has decreased ER transports and police involvement in crisis calls
The new Buchanan County EMS station features enhanced safety measures, including rapid closing doors, secure surveillance and storm rooms
Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute will receive a new EMS-equipped all-terrain vehicle, funded through a state grant, to help responders reach patients in hard-to-access areas
With 1,288 cases and outbreaks in 14 states, the U.S. is facing its largest measles spread since 1991, prompting renewed CDC efforts and warnings amid falling vaccination rates
President Trump toured flood-ravaged Kerr County, praising first responders and local officials while avoiding criticism over FEMA cuts
A new initiative embeds social workers with first responders during 911 calls for mental health and substance use crises in Cuyahoga County
Austin-Travis County EMS Motor Medics participate in advanced motorcycle training to improve response during crowded events
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED
Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people
What will TNKase’s 5-second IV bolus mean for EMS stroke care?
With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem?
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
PRODUCT NEWS
Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI
This industry-leading designation highlights Braun’s unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused manufacturing excellence
GundersenAIR has adopted Hinckley Medical’s OneDose system, strengthening support for flight workflows and improving overall system operations
Commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing leader expands into emergency vehicle market with addition of one of North America’s leading brand portfolios with a global sales track record
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
To address the unique demands of different transport settings, the solution is offered in two versions: one tailored for ground transport, the other for aviation