EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
First Capital EMS providers Pierce Ragland and Dan Medford raced to the scene of an officer down call that left three York County detectives dead
After dissolving its debt-ridden ambulance service, Pardeeville has approved a five-year contract for Portage Fire Rescue to provide EMS coverage
Winchester officials are considering a $199,750 contract that would shift the town’s EMS coverage to Cheshire EMS
Central Aroostook Ambulance Service now fields three rigs, guaranteeing continuous coverage for the communities of Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater
The shutdown of Ammonoosuc Community Health Services’ Franconia clinic is being blamed on Medicaid reimbursement cuts that local leaders say are already straining fragile health system
Berks County EMS officials detailed a growing crisis driven by low reimbursement rates, rising costs, agency closures and shrinking staffing
American Medical Response, which handles about 95% of medical transports in Spokane County, will raise base ambulance charges next year
A former Rite Aid in Salem will be converted into a free-standing 24/7 emergency department operated by Parkland Medical Center
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has opened a public comment period on a member EMS Advisory Group
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns
Paramedic Eddie Barnes saved a life with skills he wasn’t authorized to use — prompting an investigation that reveals the moral gray zone of modern EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
The company’s growth underscores the demand for streamlined public safety operations supported by real-time data
WEINMANN Emergency will showcase its MEDUMAT Easy CPR ventilator, offering live demos and on-site discussions
Ford partnership affirms industry-leading standards of safety and quality
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Innovation meets superior patient care with this never-before-seen Type I ambulance, purpose-built for first responders with an industry-leading design and loaded with cutting-edge technology
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea