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The Iowa United First Aid program enlists volunteers who are on standby and equipped with basic first aid gear to help on EMS calls, such as heart attacks and lacerations
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
Lawrence County EMS completed the accreditation process and will begin classes in 2025
Two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School were killed; A 14-year-old suspect is in custody
One person died and two others were injured in the Linn County crash
A fire on the roof of Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Allegheny County was determined to be caused by welding
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
The 911 caller told the operator that the driver was lying on the ground outside the Gwinnett County house
First responders from several departments and agencies worked the scene in Old Saybrook
Lyme Ambulance members Carter Courtney and Tom Darna were recognized in an awards ceremony as they made their last calls
Authorities charged the driver with criminal vehicular homicide after striking Methodist Hospital employees outside a St. Louis Park restaurant
36 patients were transported to hospitals after a bus overturned on Interstate 20 near Bovina
First responders arrived to find the Ragley house leveled, on fire and debris thrown some distance
Care Flight temporary membership will help provide coverage for the cost of helicopter transport
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Jeremy Sutton was killed when a tractor-trailer struck the ambulance
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
WalletHub has ranked all 50 states to find out where Americans work the hardest; is your state in the top 10?
Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer and Carney Hospital in Boston face closing due to healthcare firm’s bankruptcy
North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo surgeon acknowledges prehospital care and response times in successful patient outcomes
15 office workers left to hike Mount Shavano but only 14 returned
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
A 536-pound bedridden man questions why emergency staff can’t transport him to doctor’s appointments
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump


PRODUCT NEWS
Students in Learn4Life’s EMT program learn to stay calm under pressure
OneWeight’s two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly
Over 1,000 suppliers will distribute only aerosolized chitosan for managing bleeding