EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Coworkers recall the dedication of the N.C. crew who died in the Chesapeake wrong-way collision
With $1T in reductions and 2027 work requirements looming, Medi-Cal-dependent facilities in California expect reimbursement losses
Middlesex Hospital plans to build a 6,710-sq-ft facility for up to 12 ambulances
The 66-year-old man had been taken to the ER for evaluation and left on foot before driving off in a parked Community Care Ambulance
The Reading Fire Department recognized crews for reviving a cardiac arrest patient, rescuing a woman as flames closed in, advocating rapid hospital care and responding to a colleague’s medical emergency
Five graduates say the department reclassified them as EMS trainees just before contracts expired, then issued termination letters
State health officials opened rulemaking to expand high school EMS education and tackle the workforce shortage
A preliminary report says the pilot surveyed multiple zones, got a ground “all clear,” and made a steep approach when the tail struck a sign about 10 feet up
Funded through Compeer’s Emergency Response Equipment Grants, Schuyler Ambulance will use the award to buy lifting gear and improve on-scene patient handling
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
EMS scenes are as safe as we can make them, but that’s not the same thing as being safe
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
Recognize, prevent growing ransomware as a service and drive-by downloading threats with these tips
PRODUCT NEWS
$46 million in state funding will give dispatchers across the state more accurate caller location information
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls
The device features a 360-degree camera that uses artificial intelligence to detect people and objects within a defined range and warn drivers of a possible collision
The new models allow for tools to be suspended further away from the mounting surface
CPRMC first in South Carolina to elevate EMS collaboration in coordinated care and response efficiency with this technology
Through Project Pink, Life-Assist showcases a path of meaningful engagement in the fight against breast cancer
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data
The global ambulance services market size is expected to reach $82.4 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.90% from 2024 to 2030
