EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Crozer Health’s reassigning ambulances to cover non-emergency transfers means fewer rigs available to respond to emergencies
After responding to a call just blocks from their station, Wichita Fire Station 5 and Sedgwick County EMS resuscitated a newborn in distress
Dramatic video shows masts snapping as sailors dangled from harnesses when a Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge
Authorities say a fatal blast at a Palm Springs fertility clinic was an act of terrorism, with the suspect leaving online writings and attempting to record the attack
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
Worcester first responders are receiving 1,500 crisis bags filled with comfort items to help children cope after traumatic events
With more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., the majority prove fatal, often due to delays in care. Quick intervention is critical, yet fewer than half of victims receive help before EMS arrives
Careerline Tech Center EMS students put their training to the test during rescue simulations that double as real-world prep and a potential path to employment
Butler County EMS Paramedic Justin Lauppe experienced cardiac arrest on a call, showing “the courage and selflessness that defined his career”
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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 iPhone app allows EMS personnel to manage their continuing education and recertification components
The towns of Remsen, Steuben and Trenton are streamlining their ambulance services in an effort to keep them up and running
Bay County commissioners are considering a policy that would still bill insurance companies, but not require locals to pay out-of-pocket fees
The button will dial 911 in the case of an emergency as part of the company’s initiative to increase safety for riders
The bill would give volunteer fire departments the ability to make up the extensive costs of ambulance services by billing insurance companies
FirstNet Association was created to “bridge the gap” between responders and network engineers who are working to increase efficiency
The private core is the centerpiece of expanded products and services that are designed to enhance the company’s 4G LTE network for public safety
Brewster Ambulance Services will begin using Amazon Echos to access the Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Statewide Treatment Protocol
“The launch of the network core comes a year into the FirstNet public-private partnership” FirstNet Senior Vice President Chris Sambar said
“Swarm drones” can navigate themselves and coordinate with each other, making them potentially useful for high-level rescue missions and more