EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument, drawing pushback from state leaders and the site’s nonprofit operator
REACH Pilot Chad Millward, Paramedic Margaret Davis and Flight Nurse Susan Smith were rescued after the helicopter went down moments after departing UC Davis Medical Center
Escambia County officials say 71% is self-pay debt, with “frequent fliers” including one person who called 122 times in a month
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College delivered low- or no-cost, in-person EMT courses across its 10-county region, producing 33 nationally certified EMTs
Sterling Heights launched weekday BLS peak-demand units and color-coded dispatch to free ALS units for critical calls, reduce fatigue and better match resources
Minutes after the chopper went down, Sacramento Fire Capt. Peter Vandersluis rallied about 15 drivers to raise the medevac so a firefighter could rescue a paramedic
Paramedic and volunteer firefighter Ashley Neubauer shares her journey through depression, anxiety and flashbacks
After a competitive search, a 22-year emergency services veteran and former training coordinator will oversee day-to-day operations of Caldwell County EMS
After a tandem jump in Nashville, a skydiver was rescued from a tree while the instructor was later found dead
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Do the right thing because it is right, but also do the right thing because your job, supported by the currency of public trust, depends on it
Take a mental “stand down” to review essential safety practices that can reduce the risk of injury from violence
Testing plays an important role in the application and promotion process, but needs to evolve to remain valid and useful
Here are five research pearls from Cathy Hostettler, DNP after she studied MedStar’s Heart Failure Readmission Avoidance Program
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
The most crucial part is to ensure the rigs you have or are requesting are matched to the threats facing the community
PRODUCT NEWS
Contra Costa Health officials say water and swab samples from a Richmond spa contained high levels of legionella bacteria
Simulation in Motion Montana was in Kalispell delivering essential skills and knowledge in a realistic setting
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One requested additional specialized help to complete the rope rescue
The incident is the first time someone at Rockaway Beach has been bitten by a shark in 70 years
Recent violent events have pushed Wake County officials to buy additional protection for first responders
Cambria County Box 11 was formed in January as a rehab unit providing food, water, tents, heaters, fans and clothing
SIM-IA has been visiting cities on the RAGBRAI route to offer EMS training through clinical scenarios
CAD upgrade in Owensboro eliminates previous extra steps and sends call information directly to ambulance service
First responders faced difficult terrain while working together to reach, package and remove an unconscious, bleeding patient
Portable Solutions Group’s donation will help the Greenup County Ambulance Authority with the purchase of their first ambulance