EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Gunfire erupted outside the St Helena Island bar during a packed alumni event before dawn Sunday
Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Grimsrud will use department funds to certify deputies as emergency medical responders, expanding over time without replacing existing EMS
Redlands City Council opted against a measure to boost the paramedic tax despite a projected $130K gap
After an anonymous post urged people to aim lasers at helicopters near Portland’s South Waterfront ICE facility, medevacs avoided Oregon Health & Science University’s hospital helipad
Merced County supervisors voted unanimously to award the EMS contract to American Medical Response, saying Riggs met response standards only six months in five years
In addition to longer transports, rural EMS sees a 40% rate of severe emergencies, according to an analysis of 69 million calls by the American College of Surgeons
Grand Junction would add three fire department posts for advanced-practice paramedics, redirecting lower-acuity and chronic calls under physician oversight
The plan for the Crossville city ambulance service is rescinded as the EMS plan heads to a 2026 referendum
One person died after a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
EMS leaders hail the grant as a critical step toward better access and reduced overdoses
A paramedic’s sudden death prompts urgent questions about operational norms and caregiver health
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
First Candle’s Safe Sleep Response Training equips first responders and others to counsel families on safe sleep and support those affected by SUID
NSCFD sought out a solution to keep pace with high-acuity demands and reduce provider stress in time-critical situations
Stanly County EMS selected OneDose for its flexibility, speed of customization, and intuitive design
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
The MXP 170DFE model offers a new ergonomic design to enhance crew safety & workflow while maximizing storage efficiency for high-volume EMS operations
These technologies put tools directly into the hands of emergency responders