EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A separation agreement shows Fort Worth will pay outgoing Chief Jim Davis nearly $100K as he drops potential claims, including age discrimination and whistleblower allegations
Bystanders, park staff and rescue teams performed CPR and executed a two-hour technical evacuation after a 70-foot fall on Eldorado Canyon’s Chockstone Route
In a rain-soaked, full-scale exercise, UNCG students triaged “victims,” staffed field tents and coordinated with EMS
The Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter with a crew of three crashed in Wilson County
Hamilton County pairs paramedics with peer recovery specialists to respond on scene, connect people to treatment, funded by opioid settlement dollars
Worcester Polytechnic Institute engineers are creating palm-sized drones that use echolocation to navigate in darkness, smoke and storms
Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire
Firefighters, technical rescue crews and a heavy wrecker spent two hours stabilizing a collapsed second floor and lifting the tree
The EMS Compact-backed observance, held Nov. 10–16, honors the impact of student-run EMS programs across 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Jamaica
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago
EMS on the Hill has concluded but the lobbying must continue
Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
A legal and ethical deep dive into the firing of 2 EMTs, fire lieutenant in Tyre Nichols’ death
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
I know Memphis Fire, and while the inactions of three members should not reflect on the entire FD, we must learn from these fatal errors
PRODUCT NEWS
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Innovative hemostatic gel now available to EMS agencies, first responders, emergency departments, and trauma centers across the U.S.
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
AdvanceClaim is designed to streamline claims processes, enhance revenue cycle management, and ensure compliance
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
Dental and medical professionals who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues are encouraged to call 800-999-9729
biospatial combines EMS electronic patient care reports (ePCR) with other electronic healthcare data sources
EMSGrantsHelp will provide EMS agencies with complementary support to help them navigate the complex grant process
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
Manatee County’s EMS drone program, launched in May, almost responded to a 911 call but was halted by a severe thunderstorm