EMS News
Need the most up-to-date news on prehospital field operations, staffing, training, management and provider safety? Catch up on the latest industry news on EMS1.
BREAKING NEWS
Video shows the singer’s private jet skidding off the runway at Scottsdale Airport; the singer was not on the aircraft at the time of the crash
A stress test revealed that one artery was 99% blocked and two others were 97% blocked
Boston EMS aims to reduce response times with a new station
Co-written by a former paramedic and co-starring Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy brings authentic EMS stress and camaraderie to the big screen
EMT Ashley Diaz is being recognized for her resilience and dedication as she continues to save lives in a new role with FDNY EMS
A UT Southwestern study of 500K cardiac arrest cases finds survival has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially in Black and Hispanic communities
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge
Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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
The technology establishes a link and allows dispatchers to remain connected to callers and provide more detailed and in-depth assistance
FACT*R provides supplies and training to first responders so they can administer blood transfusions in the field
EMS Products
AT&T plans to roll out a number of improvements to FirstNet this year
The RAPTOR can respond to mass casualty incidents such as vehicle crashes, mass shootings or natural disasters
Ottawa Paramedic Service has changed their red and white flashing lights to red and blue lights
The windows of a West Midlands Ambulance Service rig were smashed while providers were inside a patient’s home
REACH Air Medical Services’ new base will work closely with San Bernardino County AMR and will operate in partnership with the County Fire
City consultants recommend reducing the number of “low-priority calls” by the fire department and overhauling the city’s dispatch center
Fire Recovery USA, a California-based recovery service, is helping the Palestine Fire Department recoup costs from at-fault accidents of non-residents
A division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, VFIS was one of the first insurance providers that specialized in options for the unique challenges that come with being a first responder