EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Everett Edwards served Clark Fork Valley Ambulance for 46 years, and was a volunteer firefighter for 50 years
Central Virginia saw a record spike in heat-related ER visits last week, with 146 cases of heat exhaustion and heat stroke reported in just three days
Rock Hill first responders teamed up with the community to collect enough cereal for tens of thousands of servings during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive
The 2024 Public-Release Research Dataset is the largest of its kind, featuring over 60 million EMS activations nationwide
San Francisco firefighters rescued a young man who fell from a 13-story building onto an awning
The IAFF said that two firefighters were killed and a third is in surgery after firefighters were ambushed at a brush fire on Canfield Mountain
Connecticut ED doctors warn that growing patient boarding delays are straining hospital care, prompting new state efforts to speed up transfers and ease overcrowding
Children’s hospital, Philadelphia Fire Department team up to strengthen pediatric emergency training
A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms
Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
A new congressional bill aims to classify cross-trained EMS personnel federally, but will it be enough?
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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