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Officials point to expanded Narcan access, treatment, community paramedicine and coordinated public safety efforts as contributing to the decline
Minneapolis public safety officials say urban exploration is fueling a growing number of dangerous rescues and warned that these incidents put both trespassers and first responders at risk
The latest Gallup workplace report found nearly half of employees experience significant daily stress, underscoring the need for practical resilience strategies
Eligible students in Iowa Central Community College’s 14-week EMT program can now use federal Pell Grants to help cover tuition
Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen was remembered as an educator, mentor and advocate for first responder mental health
A new system will give fire trucks priority at intersections, but EMS officials argue the same technology should be used to speed critical patient responses and reduce crash risk
Legal experts say the confidential agreement limits public insight into a case that prompted concerns about ambulance delays, contractor oversight and accountability
A lawsuit claims Woodford County EMS leaders dismissed the EMT’s complaints and retaliated after she came forward
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.”
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
PRODUCT NEWS
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI
How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation