EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The collapsing radio tower, east of the city’s downtown area, did not fall on any structures
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
The driver lost control on an embankment and crashed into a Los Angeles County house
The Town of Tonawanda and Twin City Ambulance are debating the information in a consultant’s review of operations and finances
First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals
New Orleans EMS organized an MCI exercise with neighboring departments
Nurses and paramedics in Philadelphia have reported rising incidents of verbal and physical abuse
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
A Philadelphia medic is listed in serious condition after being attacked by a patient during transport
An inmate suffered third-degree burns in a cell fire at the Western Correctional Institution prison
A 3-year-old girl who had experienced cardiac arrest later died after a collision between a Syracuse ambulance and a SUV
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
Workers in Simpson County were preparing the bridge for demolition when it collapsed
One of the injured nurses suffered facial injuries and internal bleeding and is in critical condition
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
Survivors themselves, Yancey County EMS medics are working tirelessly to care for Hurricane Helene victims
The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team
Paramedics and case managers with Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit have seen a decline in responses since it was created in 2021
First responders, staff and patients at the psychiatric hospital for children were not told about the active shooter drill
The St. Charles County Ambulance District is mourning the loss of Paramedic Michael Clarke
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
