https://www.ems1.com/news EMS News en-US Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:18:25 GMT https://www.ems1.com/air-medical-transport/n-c-county-ems-is-first-in-nation-to-deploy-evtol-aircraft-on-911-calls Hyde County EMS deployed a flight-trained paramedic aboard an eVTOL aircraft, arriving about 20 minutes ahead of a ground ambulance Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:18:25 GMT https://www.ems1.com/air-medical-transport/n-c-county-ems-is-first-in-nation-to-deploy-evtol-aircraft-on-911-calls https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/minn-city-council-votes-to-end-ems-service-to-neighboring-cities Fairview EMS is expected to take over ambulance service in St. Paul Park and Newport after Cottage Grove cited rising healthcare costs and growing demand Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:54:28 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/minn-city-council-votes-to-end-ems-service-to-neighboring-cities https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/iowa-college-launches-hybrid-emt-academy-to-address-first-responder-shortage Indian Hills Community College’s year-long program combines online coursework with hands-on clinical training to prepare students for EMT certification Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:24:42 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/iowa-college-launches-hybrid-emt-academy-to-address-first-responder-shortage https://www.ems1.com/ambulance-safety/driver-cited-after-crash-with-colo-ambulance-transporting-patient Two people were taken to a hospital after a vehicle collided with an ambulance using its lights and sirens in Boulder Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:37:37 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ambulance-safety/driver-cited-after-crash-with-colo-ambulance-transporting-patient https://www.ems1.com/labor-issues/veteran-pittsburgh-paramedic-resigns-after-suspension-over-second-government-job The 31-year veteran resigned less than a year before pension eligibility after officials said his second government job violated the city's Home Rule Charter Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:05:28 GMT https://www.ems1.com/labor-issues/veteran-pittsburgh-paramedic-resigns-after-suspension-over-second-government-job https://www.ems1.com/paramedic-chief/his-impact-cannot-be-measured-n-c-ems-director-dies-in-drowning-off-coast Nash County EMS Director Dale Griffin, a paramedic and EMS leader for nearly four decades, died after being pulled from the water near Shackleford Banks Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:57:15 GMT https://www.ems1.com/paramedic-chief/his-impact-cannot-be-measured-n-c-ems-director-dies-in-drowning-off-coast https://www.ems1.com/9-11/pa-first-responders-honor-9-11-fallen-at-flight-93-national-memorial-in-joint-25-250-commemoration The Somerset County event brought first responders together at Flight 93 National Memorial to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:29:43 GMT https://www.ems1.com/9-11/pa-first-responders-honor-9-11-fallen-at-flight-93-national-memorial-in-joint-25-250-commemoration https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/9-complete-n-y-university-hospitals-emt-scholarship-program The scholarship program has trained 59 EMTs since 2021 while helping remove financial barriers to entering the EMS workforce Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/9-complete-n-y-university-hospitals-emt-scholarship-program https://www.ems1.com/search-and-rescue/ky-crews-rescue-teen-hiker-who-fell-over-waterfall Dispatch-provided coordinates helped crews locate the injured 18-year-old in a remote area near Laurel River Dam Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/search-and-rescue/ky-crews-rescue-teen-hiker-who-fell-over-waterfall https://www.ems1.com/whole-blood/a-huge-lifesaver-texas-fire-department-launches-prehospital-whole-blood-program Killeen Fire EMS is the first fire-based EMS agency between Dallas and San Antonio to provide prehospital blood transfusions Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:34:36 GMT https://www.ems1.com/whole-blood/a-huge-lifesaver-texas-fire-department-launches-prehospital-whole-blood-program https://www.ems1.com/air-medical-transport/n-c-county-ems-is-first-in-nation-to-deploy-evtol-aircraft-on-911-calls Hyde County EMS deployed a flight-trained paramedic aboard an eVTOL aircraft, arriving about 20 minutes ahead of a ground ambulance Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:18:25 GMT https://www.ems1.com/air-medical-transport/n-c-county-ems-is-first-in-nation-to-deploy-evtol-aircraft-on-911-calls https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/minn-city-council-votes-to-end-ems-service-to-neighboring-cities Fairview EMS is expected to take over ambulance service in St. Paul Park and Newport after Cottage Grove cited rising healthcare costs and growing demand Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:54:28 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/minn-city-council-votes-to-end-ems-service-to-neighboring-cities https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/iowa-college-launches-hybrid-emt-academy-to-address-first-responder-shortage Indian Hills Community College’s year-long program combines online coursework with hands-on clinical training to prepare students for EMT certification Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:24:42 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/iowa-college-launches-hybrid-emt-academy-to-address-first-responder-shortage https://www.ems1.com/ambulance-safety/driver-cited-after-crash-with-colo-ambulance-transporting-patient Two people were taken to a hospital after a vehicle collided with an ambulance using its lights and sirens in Boulder Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:37:37 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ambulance-safety/driver-cited-after-crash-with-colo-ambulance-transporting-patient https://www.ems1.com/ems-grant-center/idaho-looks-to-federal-funding-to-expand-community-paramedicine State EMS leaders want to grow community paramedicine, strengthen 911 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:43:33 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-grant-center/idaho-looks-to-federal-funding-to-expand-community-paramedicine https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/ky-city-surrenders-ambulance-certificate-shifts-ems-response-plan London firefighters will continue responding to major medical emergencies under a new agreement that shifts routine calls and transports to Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:43:45 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/ky-city-surrenders-ambulance-certificate-shifts-ems-response-plan https://www.ems1.com/labor-issues/veteran-pittsburgh-paramedic-resigns-after-suspension-over-second-government-job The 31-year veteran resigned less than a year before pension eligibility after officials said his second government job violated the city's Home Rule Charter Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:05:28 GMT https://www.ems1.com/labor-issues/veteran-pittsburgh-paramedic-resigns-after-suspension-over-second-government-job https://www.ems1.com/paramedic-chief/his-impact-cannot-be-measured-n-c-ems-director-dies-in-drowning-off-coast Nash County EMS Director Dale Griffin, a paramedic and EMS leader for nearly four decades, died after being pulled from the water near Shackleford Banks Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:57:15 GMT https://www.ems1.com/paramedic-chief/his-impact-cannot-be-measured-n-c-ems-director-dies-in-drowning-off-coast https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/iowa-college-becomes-first-in-nation-approved-for-workforce-pell-emt-program Eligible students in Iowa Central Community College's 14-week EMT program can now use federal Pell Grants to help cover tuition Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:20:52 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/iowa-college-becomes-first-in-nation-approved-for-workforce-pell-emt-program https://www.ems1.com/legal/neb-man-pleads-guilty-to-assaulting-paramedics-in-ed Kenneth Ryden faces up to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting healthcare professionals during treatment at Providence Medical Center Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:42:33 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/neb-man-pleads-guilty-to-assaulting-paramedics-in-ed https://www.ems1.com/9-11/pa-first-responders-honor-9-11-fallen-at-flight-93-national-memorial-in-joint-25-250-commemoration The Somerset County event brought first responders together at Flight 93 National Memorial to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:29:43 GMT https://www.ems1.com/9-11/pa-first-responders-honor-9-11-fallen-at-flight-93-national-memorial-in-joint-25-250-commemoration https://www.ems1.com/rescue/minn-teen-rescued-after-20-story-fall-inside-abandoned-grain-elevator Minneapolis public safety officials say urban exploration is fueling a growing number of dangerous rescues and warned that these incidents put both trespassers and first responders at risk Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:54 GMT https://www.ems1.com/rescue/minn-teen-rescued-after-20-story-fall-inside-abandoned-grain-elevator https://www.ems1.com/911-and-dispatch/woman-99-waited-3-hours-for-police-after-wis-dispatchers-misclassified-911-call Two Milwaukee emergency dispatchers were placed on leave as the city reviews its handling of calls reporting the attack Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:15:10 GMT https://www.ems1.com/911-and-dispatch/woman-99-waited-3-hours-for-police-after-wis-dispatchers-misclassified-911-call https://www.ems1.com/emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/record-44-of-global-workers-report-significant-daily-stress-gallup-finds The latest Gallup workplace report found nearly half of employees experience significant daily stress, underscoring the need for practical resilience strategies Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:32:25 GMT https://www.ems1.com/emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/record-44-of-global-workers-report-significant-daily-stress-gallup-finds https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/the-160-mirage-why-every-ems-leader-should-read-the-elevance-ambulance-report “The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.” Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:52:05 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/the-160-mirage-why-every-ems-leader-should-read-the-elevance-ambulance-report https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/when-the-spreadsheet-meets-the-siren-how-cmss-proposed-gemt-rule-could-reshape-ems-funding The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:54:16 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/when-the-spreadsheet-meets-the-siren-how-cmss-proposed-gemt-rule-could-reshape-ems-funding https://www.ems1.com/legal/the-mcclain-convictions-were-reversed-that-does-not-mean-ems-is-off-the-hook 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 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:06:57 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/the-mcclain-convictions-were-reversed-that-does-not-mean-ems-is-off-the-hook https://www.ems1.com/ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost Fri, 29 May 2026 14:47:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ https://www.ems1.com/clinical/when-infection-turns-deadly-why-sepsis-demands-faster-recognition Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter Thu, 28 May 2026 19:52:08 GMT https://www.ems1.com/clinical/when-infection-turns-deadly-why-sepsis-demands-faster-recognition https://www.ems1.com/legal/no-gray-area-the-emt-photo-that-could-end-a-career-and-spark-massive-liability 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. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:08 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/no-gray-area-the-emt-photo-that-could-end-a-career-and-spark-massive-liability https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/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 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:34:24 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/vrpatients-introduces-vip-a-new-character-built-to-teach-communication-and-advocacy-in-patient-care https://www.ems1.com/cardiac-care/wis-fire-department-equips-paramedics-with-ultrasound-for-cardiac-arrest-calls Lake Geneva fire officials said crews used the handheld technology less than 24 hours after announcing its implementation Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:59:53 GMT https://www.ems1.com/cardiac-care/wis-fire-department-equips-paramedics-with-ultrasound-for-cardiac-arrest-calls https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/firstnet-built-with-at-t-launches-first-ever-5g-standalone-core-dedicated-to-public-safety The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:35:14 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/firstnet-built-with-at-t-launches-first-ever-5g-standalone-core-dedicated-to-public-safety https://www.ems1.com/software/imagetrend-names-chris-cartrett-as-chief-executive-officer-to-accelerate-ai-powered-growth ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:27:07 GMT https://www.ems1.com/software/imagetrend-names-chris-cartrett-as-chief-executive-officer-to-accelerate-ai-powered-growth https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-highlight-global-public-safety-communications-lessons-from-the-worlds-biggest-soccer-event This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:03:06 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-highlight-global-public-safety-communications-lessons-from-the-worlds-biggest-soccer-event https://www.ems1.com/911-and-dispatch/updated-911-guidance-targets-international-calls-ahead-of-2026-fifa-world-cup Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI Thu, 21 May 2026 13:19:59 GMT https://www.ems1.com/911-and-dispatch/updated-911-guidance-targets-international-calls-ahead-of-2026-fifa-world-cup https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/inventory/management/when-seconds-matter-protecting-patient-access-to-emergency-medications-act How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS Tue, 19 May 2026 19:28:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/inventory/management/when-seconds-matter-protecting-patient-access-to-emergency-medications-act