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BREAKING NEWS
GMR, the parent company of American Medical Response in Colorado Springs, employs nearly 35,000 clinicians and support staff, with veterans making up approximately 15% of its workforce
“Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance,” will bring the story of Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking EMS pioneers to the stage
The documentary explores how warnings were ignored, leading to a deadly implosion that sparked a multi-agency international search and rescue effort
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepare to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
Waterville city officials have once again delayed a decision on funding a third ambulance, as councilors remain split over the $601K price tag
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
After 19 overdoses in one weekend, including one death, New Haven is ramping up harm reduction efforts
Nelson County Paramedic Wesley England died days after suffering a heart attack and crashing his vehicle following a demanding shift
Seventeen patients were taken to hospitals by city EMS and three by AMR, with injuries ranging from minor to serious
TRENDING NEWS
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
PRODUCT NEWS
Jamie Hardin, AMR operations manager, estimates it takes crews between 20 minutes and an hour to respond to calls to help people after they fall
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Malgaigne, Chance and Jefferson fractures
Officials in Harris County said there had been a combination of at least 1,700 high-water rescues and evacuations
Event showed appreciation for the firefighters and other emergency personnel who are integral to racing safety
The instrument allows medics to insert a tube into a patient’s lungs using a special blade with a camera attached to it.
The ordinance would charge First Response with fees for elevated response times, and situate the agency as being overseen by the city fire department
EMS Products
The county will start using AT&T wireless phone services and will save $360 a month compared to the Verizon rates the county was paying
Commissioners were asked to approve $92,500 for Next-Gen call routing software and $1.3 million for an upgrade/refresh to the VESTA system
EMS Products
The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
A Canadian drone company finished phase one of a trial to determine if using drones can reduce response times when delivering AEDs