EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
AdventHealth Riverview Hospital in Hillsborough County is already earmarked for future growth
One significant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp, awarded nearly $10 million to implement a tele-EMS system
Firefighters methodically cut away pieces of the car as one of two plans to extricate the driver
Video showed the former Flagler County Fire Rescue paramedic molesting an unconscious female
The intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway and Savannah Highway in Beaufort County is the site of numerous motor vehicle collisions
Heather Davis spent nearly 20 years at UCLA’s Center for Prehospital Care and later oversaw training for 3,000 firefighter EMTs and paramedics as L.A. County Fire’s education director
Property owners will pay an annual tax to pay for emergency medical services
Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients
Invented by a 30-year firefighter/paramedic, the CPR board uses gravity to improve blood flow to the brain and heart
The Butterfly iQ+, EchoNous’ KOSMOS, and GE HealthCare’s Vscan Air will be on display for conference attendees
View live demonstrations at the North American Rescue booth #2317 during the conference
At one camp, 28 students learned to handle emergencies like cardiac arrests and overdoses while gaining insight into the daily work of EMS professionals
Fire chiefs say that Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s closing adds to the existing workload difficulties
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has set a goal to expand the number of states participating to 50 by 2025
The Wilton Historical Society wants the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps to incorporate the home formerly owned by an emancipated slave into its improvements
Multiple mayoral administrations, including Eric Adams’, have withheld the documents, fearing their release could trigger a wave of lawsuits from first responders
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
Kansas City Royals pitcher Sam Long thought his baseball dream was over and so he pursued a career as an EMT
First responders in Saginaw arrived on the scene to find the truck and house on fire and the driver lying on the roof
Vallejo Fire Department paramedics have used tranexamic acid three times with positive results
Ventura County firefighters used Oxnard police robots during a technical rescue operation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
PRODUCT NEWS
Braun Ambulances is introducing Select by Braun, a new program with pre-selectable customization for customers who desire market-trending features but require shorter lead times and greater cost efficiency
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
Students in Learn4Life’s EMT program learn to stay calm under pressure