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BREAKING NEWS
Over 90 percent of those who participated said support groups and therapy would help but the stigma is also a problem
One paramedic’s earnings in ’24 topped $358K, highlighting concerns over sustainability
Four people were trapped beneath the vehicle that crashed into spectators during the celebratory soccer parade in England
An explosion aboard a boat on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway injured 15 people, including two children
Baptist Health Floyd dedicated its EMS patch to Devan James ‘DJ’ Cherry, the hospital’s first paramedic, honoring his compassion, humor and commitment to caring for others
The county begins erasing $183 million in medical debt, with plans to cancel up to $2 billion through its new relief program
Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely
A UCSF-led study using ESO data found EMS providers often failed to recognize status epilepticus during prehospital care, leading to treatment delays and reduced benzodiazepine dosing
Through a partnership with the Linked Autism Safety Project, Wallingford first responders can now access critical information about individuals with special needs
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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 idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
The Canandaigua Emergency Squad, led by Chief Matt Sproul, is distributing Stop the Bleed kits and providing staff with the training on how to use them
Sen. Dave Miramant said the bill, which would require transports to be recorded, is aiming to improve patient care
Through the Chronic Care Management Program, patients are given tablets, blood pressure monitors pulse oximeters and scales for free
The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has launched a car that can run faster than an ambulance and has a doctor on board
Kootenai County EMS Chief Chris Way said the ambulance, which was designed with safety in mind, “did its job” after a drunk driver crashed into it
Cypress Creek EMS will deploy 93 Axon Flex 2 cameras after “the use of this technology contributed to saving at least two lives” during a trial period
Palm Beach Gardens is outfitting firefighter-paramedics with a second set of gear to slide into when their first gets covered in ash or contaminated with blood
A federal program could provide some additional revenue to compensate the Johnson County Ambulance District for costs associated with Medicaid
Fire Chief Paul Bradley is proposing changes to the city’s EMS ordinance spelling out how his department can use ambulance service fee revenue