EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
Fire and heavy smoke at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort forced crews to hold back amid ongoing detonations
In addition to longer transports, rural EMS sees a 40% rate of severe emergencies, according to an analysis of 69 million calls by the American College of Surgeons
Grand Junction would add three fire department posts for advanced-practice paramedics, redirecting lower-acuity and chronic calls under physician oversight
The plan for the Crossville city ambulance service is rescinded as the EMS plan heads to a 2026 referendum
One person died after a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
A 6-year study by the American College of Surgeons found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
Inspired by her 4-year-old with autism, Virginia Beach Paramedic Bailey Hartley’s kits equip crews with sensory tools to cut overload and improve communication
Funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s spring campaign, the grant equipped the EMS team with lifesaving gear
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Public policy debate, reduced access to prescription narcotics and societal desire to make real change are needed to confront the deadly opioid epidemic
The EMS1 Advisory Board reacts to second-degree homicide charges brought against EMT Crystin Keys after a fatal ambulance crash
California legislators need to hear from the state’s 75,000 EMS providers in support of, or opposed to the EMS Workers Bill of Rights
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
To stay in EMS for the long haul, follow these simple lifting tips to save your back
The selection of one trauma center over another should not be the basis for making operational changes
PRODUCT NEWS
Debbie Virgilio was well-known to Auburn first responders in her final days
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Merging top providers of EMS certification training, continuing education, and critical care education will serve professionals throughout their careers
The report on the shooting in Virginia Beach that killed 12 people covered more training for first responders and teaching civilians how to slow victim bleeding
The “Remember Two Things” alum is back to offer actionable tips for field providers; new episodes drop twice each month
First responders were called to the daycare on reports of three unconscious children
The manufacturer announced it would feature rigs built for Bell Ambulance and Amerimed EMS at the conference
Flight 60 is a turbine-driven ventilator developed by Israeli manufacturer Flight Medical
Two of the four new Palestine Regional Medical Center ambulances are wrapped to support breast cancer awareness and the military
Ventilators and monitors will be safely secured inside the 19 MEDIC EMS ambulances