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BREAKING NEWS
Harrisburg officials are reviewing the city-run BLS ambulance service after questions about operating costs, revenue and responses outside city limits
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State rules require a licensed athletic trainer or qualified first responder at each high school game, but not an on-site ambulance
A Lexipol survey of 915 public safety professionals finds staffing, training and major disruptions remain key preparedness challenges
The proposals would generate more than $3.3 million annually over the next four years for EMS response in central Marin County
The University of Florida Police Department said Danny Taylor Tate, 30, became combative as responders tried to arrange safe care for his 6-year-old son
MEDIC EMS is seeking up to $720,000 to launch a mobile health program that would send paramedics and EMTs to rural patients’ homes for non-emergency care
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to nearly 3,000 overdoses in a year as crews increasingly rely on Narcan to revive patients amid New Mexico’s opioid crisis
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been held at Guantanamo Bay for two decades, with legal battles over torture and evidence continuing as a military trial is now set for 2028
About half of U.S. adults rank the Sept. 11 attacks among the most important events of their lifetimes, while younger Americans are more likely to point to COVID-19
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
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Right-sized for agencies balancing performance, safety, and cost, the new Ford Transit Type II Ambulance brings Demers engineering, quality, and trusted ambulance manufacturing expertise to everyday transport operations
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
VRpatients introduces VIP, a new character built to teach communication and advocacy in patient care
Nursing and EMS students can now interact with multiple characters inside a simulation, adding more realism to patient care dynamics
Lake Geneva fire officials said crews used the handheld technology less than 24 hours after announcing its implementation
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs