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BREAKING NEWS
The Middle Township officer arrived on the scene first and immediately began administering CPR; the paramedic took over CPR upon arrival until the child’s pulse returned
The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases amid a growing outbreak centered in Texas, where two children have died
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Three Bristol firefighters have been honored by the Southwest Virginia Regional EMS Council, recognizing efforts from SWAT medic support to EMS training
First responders in Commanche treated the owners and sprayed soapy water to stop the bees
Van Buren Tech students responded to “Mayhem Market” where a small crop duster crashed into a busy flea market
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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
Dr. Scott Weiner’s PreManage ED project aims to coordinate better care for “high risk and complex patients” who regularly visit several ERs
The Chatham Emergency Services ambulance is decked out in shamrocks and will make its first public debut in the St. Patrick’s Day parade
Officers said the infant was thrown to the ground during a fight between his parents
The CHASE LifeTech FR jacket includes modular sensors that can detect heart rate, temperature, motion and GPS location
IAFC, Esri and the Intermedix Preparedness Division are teaming up to build the new software that better tracks emergency resources when mutual aid is required
Tyler Junior College is using their new ambulance simulator to replicate “any type of ambulance call”
The truck was refurbished into a crash attenuator, which works to reduce damage at vehicle crash scenes
The tech company allowed several U.S. 911 centers to use their data to pinpoint a caller’s location
The GTT Opticom Emergency Preemption Light Control system will clear the way for first responders by turning traffic lights green
The Polaris bike was described as “the world’s most luxurious ambulance with all the smart devices and artificial intelligence”