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In Fort Worth, rising EMS attrition has prompted the fire department to shift crews to a 24/48 schedule
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The National Registry’s new short-form podcast aims to help EMS clinicians quickly apply the latest research and evidence-based guidance to patient care in the field
An Ohio appeals court upheld a four-year prison sentence for a driver who crashed into a South Central Ambulance District rig, killing a patient and injuring two paramedics
The Fullerton Fire Department hired 32 operators and began running its own ambulance service, a move officials say could save the city more than $7 million over the next decade
The 17,000-square-foot facility will restore emergency services to northern Calhoun County and house a relocated University Health Center next to a new fire station and shared helipad
More than 50 EMS responders treated 17 patients and cleared the scene in under an hour after a gunman opened fire in the city’s entertainment district
Henry County firefighters are mourning Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves
Security experts say DDoS attacks could target healthcare websites, patient portals and remote access systems
Grapevine officials say shifting fire department resources toward EMS is needed to match call volume, but critics warn the plan could affect response coverage
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care
PRODUCT NEWS
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
Technimount has launched the Techni-INO, a compact, crash-tested mounting system designed to secure D-size INOmax gas cylinders in ambulances to SAE J3043 standards
Using a large national EMS dataset, the report delivers a data-driven snapshot of clinical, operational and workforce trends to inform decision-making and system improvement
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential services rely on
Hughes Fire Equipment expands its Medix Specialty Vehicles territory to better serve first responders across the state
First Due earned a spot on the 2026 GovTech 100 for the second consecutive year, recognizing its AI-powered, all-in-one platform supporting fire and EMS operations
Cloud-native HxGN OnCall Dispatch, OnCall Analytics and AI-enhanced HxGN Connect modernize communication and collaboration in D.C. metro area