EMS News
Need the most up-to-date news on prehospital field operations, staffing, training, management and provider safety? Catch up on the latest industry news on EMS1.
BREAKING NEWS
“We will move out of Jacksonville,” LifeStar Ambulance Service President Roger D. Campbell said during a Municipal Ambulance Commission meeting
EMS Accreditation
Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation requiring protection and training for FDNY EMS personnel
Authorities say explosion at Old Bridge sign company was the result of a chemical reaction
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Austin-Travis County EMS Assistant Chief Steve White said at least 65 people were treated between Monday and Wednesday
Meigs County EMS Director Tony Finnell surprised officials when asked about response times at a public safety meeting
Independent pathologist concluded that the bruises on Jameek Lowery’s face, fractures to his fingers were the result of “blunt force trauma”
Easton Emergency Squad officials announced the hiring of 40 news staff, including an operations manager
Data from over 50 million EMS activations were submitted by over 14,000 agencies serving 54 states and territories
Officials in Fort Worth recommended a fire-based EMS system as the solution to overhaul the city’s EMS
“I’ve got shots fired and an officer down,” a marshal can be heard saying over police radio. “Multiple rounds are being fired at officers”
DEA proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug but not make it legal for recreational use
LAFD said 16 patients were transported, 37 were treated on the scene
Las Cruces police said the driver was trying to park her and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake
Dodge Center Ambulance personnel responded to a collapse at the Con-Tech plant
EMS leader to focus on assisting departments, agencies with sustainability of mobile healthcare delivery systems
David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
A two-year-old boy died after a gust of wind sent the bounce house airborne
Just by boosting your cardiorespiratory fitness by one metabolic equivalent, you can lower your risk of death by 11-17%
Albuquerque Ambulance Service had initially proposed a 100% ambulance rate increase
Proponents claim autonomous trucks are safe and cannot be affected by driver distraction, fatigue and impairment
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Peer-reviewed, empirical data is needed to pursue alternative payment structures
Five takeaways for mass gathering planning from a carnival ride malfunction in Wisconsin
Planned Senate hearing, bills find new interest as smoke from Canadian fires reaches D.C.
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
Knowing how xylazine presents clinically, as well as how it impacts overdose management is important for any provider responding to illicit drug overdoses
Albuterol, fentanyl and naloxone injectable are among the drugs being recalled – many of which are in very short supply, with no alternate source available
PRODUCT NEWS
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
MindRhythm’s device, Harmony, is a feasible tool for use in the prehospital setting
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Versatility and customization on display in Indianapolis
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance