EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Flight Nurse/Paramedic Allan Williams was killed, while Paramedic Andrew Sikes and the pilot remain hospitalized
City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents
A home in Chino Hills was reduced to rubble in a powerful blast and forced firefighters to evacuate 16 homes
With over 35 years in EMS and two decades leading Medstar, Miller will advocate for Midwest providers on safety, patient-centered care, workforce development and system improvement
With visits exceeding 33,000 a year, well above the facility’s design capacity, Stillwater Medical Center aims to expand its emergency department
At 106, former Army nurse Alice Darrow joins a dwindling group of World War II nurses still alive who treated the wounded under fire, endured captivity and laid the foundation for modern military medicine
After a 2001 tornado tore the station’s roof off, the Caddo-Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue District installed an eight-person safe room
The end of the federal government shutdown brings back ambulance add-ons — this is how it affects EMS billing and reimbursement
A push to return EMS back to its own agency is gaining momentum amid response times, pay parity demands and warnings from FDNY leadership that a breakup could add cost and complexity
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
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
Through realistic, high-intensity training, Simulation in Motion–Montana equips EMTs and paramedics with hands-on skills to improve emergency care
Neonatal Transport Incubator Platform – FL has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it meets FAA, 14 CFR § 23 & 25
With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville’s fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance
Drone814, a new initiative in Greater Johnstown, will begin testing aerial delivery of defibrillators, EpiPens and other supplies to evaluate response times and potential healthcare cost savings
Capnospot Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator is designed to affix on the distal end of any commercially available needle angiocatheter or thoracostomy device
A state grant helped the LeRoy Ambulance Service replace an older intercept unit and an ambulance
The Forest Hills Area Ambulance Association will replace its aging, high-mileage ambulance, easing the burden of rising costs and declining insurance reimbursements
An ongoing legacy in the EMS and specialty vehicle industry
Celebrating 65 years of innovation that saves lives