EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
An ambulance transporting a patient to Oklahoma City collided with a semi, killing Woodward County Paramedic Jeffery W. Jones
Gunfire erupted outside the St Helena Island bar during a packed alumni event before dawn Sunday
Community members and first responders lined the route as Smith’s body was flown to Red Bluff and continued by ground procession after she died from injuries in the Highway 50 medevac crash
Humphreys County churches held vigils for the 16 killed in the Accurate Energetic Systems blast as investigators search the site and conduct controlled detonations
Using Fathom flood modeling, the investigation shows many facilities could face feet of water that block ED access and force evacuations, risks often missed by FEMA’s outdated maps
Despite safety gains, the expanding industry still faces renewed hazards and hundreds of thousands of annual flight hours and transports
Susan “Suzie” Smith served more than 50 years as a nurse and was hailed for her impact on EMS care and education
In a new Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps video, Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano recalls being hit by a car, praising the crew’s rapid response and care
To sustain Medic One amid rising EMS costs, Whatcom County may take the 1% hike to help close a $2.9M gap
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Several agencies have published recommendations to protect frontline public safety providers from accidental occupational opioid exposures
Removing endotracheal intubation from paramedic scope and implementing blood glucometry and CPAP at the EMT level are under consideration
Crumbling volunteer EMS infrastructure requires radical thinking and strategies to provide quality emergency care
Wholesale health care reform cuts endanger entire communities by threatening EMS reimbursements
As we move on from the uproar over “three strikes and you’re dead,” it’s time for EMS professionals to contribute ideas to solve the overdose epidemic
Extrapolating the consequences of a policy limiting opioid overdose treatment that goes against the foundation of EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
Wheeled Coach is a manufacturer of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances
While behavioral and mental health is a small part of National EMS Education Standards, it represents a growing and significant portion of the call volume for EMS services
Sameer Jafri, Rory Beyer and Moseley Andrews included in prestigious list recognizing 30 of the top innovators, game-changers, and influencers under the age of 30
Avive Solutions secured a prestigious Silver award within the Medical Devices & Technology – Medical Devices category for the Avive Connect AED
Wireless handheld ultrasound equipment brings diagnostic imaging to patients regardless of location
The ZOLL Claims Clarity data enhances EMS providers’ understanding of their markets and ability to make data-driven decisions
Trainer T3 offers new immersive features with real-life equipment and physics-based object motion
Advancements in mask technology and customization drive growth in protective masks for healthcare workers and emergency responders