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Brantley County Paramedic Brandon Lynn continued responding to emergencies as flames destroyed dozens of homes across Brantley and Clinch counties
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Police say a driver with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit crossed into oncoming traffic and hit an ambulance responding to a call in Salinas
A suspected impaired driver going the wrong way triggered a seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County
An arbitrator found the city mishandled the investigation and fired the workers over a rule that didn’t exist
Three former Marion County firefighters admitted to attacking a rookie firefighter will serve probation under a plea deal
Paramedics and EMTs from multiple departments sharpened airway skills while emphasizing communication, coordination and patient-focused care
Four students and a security guard were taken to hospitals after the stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
With hurricane season and the World Cup approaching, the agency reinstated employees and extended contracts to shore up its workforce
The bipartisan package funds most of Homeland Security, but leaves immigration enforcement money for a separate GOP budget fight
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
PRODUCT NEWS
The Chicopee Fire Department’s fire apparatus and reserve rigs will now carry expanded EMS gear to treat respiratory distress, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies and other critical injuries
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
Strategic East Coast expansion strengthens nationwide 1–2 day shipping and extends live customer care hours for First Responders
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