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BREAKING NEWS
An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
After struggling to launch its own ambulance service, the Town of Tonawanda will hire four EMTs and share coverage with Twin City Ambulance under a new two-year hybrid agreement
Several major cities allege that the Trump administration imposed “unlawful and unrelated conditions” on more than $100M in public safety grants
St. Charles County medics say the new tool can deliver blood up to 19 minutes faster than traditional transport
Arlington Fire Department, AMR Arlington and Medical City Arlington have launched a Whole Blood Program, allowing paramedics to give transfusions in the field
With costs for staffing, equipment and insurance climbing, Good Fellowship Ambulance projects a $500,000 increase in its 2026 deficit
Skagit County will raise transport rates by 3% each year, equalizing fees for residents and nonresidents while keeping Medicaid and Medicare rates unchanged
The St. Charles County Ambulance District is using senior volunteers to simulate real-world calls and improve fall injury assessments
Readers weigh in on whether paramedics — or EMTs — should take the lead on low-priority 911 calls
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The AAA/Newton 360 turnover survey measures the cost of replacing EMTs and paramedics
Commerical space flight is a new medical frontier for paramedics to treat the ill or injured and bring lessons back to earth
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome attorney David C. Holland to talk from a legal perspective about the use of medical marijuana by public safety members
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance
PRODUCT NEWS
Public safety leader set to enhance consulting firm’s reach and expertise
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
EMS Products
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
MindRhythm’s device, Harmony, is a feasible tool for use in the prehospital setting
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Versatility and customization on display in Indianapolis
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions