EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Jefferson Health’s new Mobile Stroke Unit allows EMS crews to diagnose and begin treatment in the field
Minneapolis Police say the shooter opened fire through church windows toward the children sitting in the pews during school Mass before dying at the scene
New Orleans EMS providers recall wading through floodwaters, improvising landing zones and carrying patients when 911 went silent 20 years ago
The Life Flight helicopter, responding to an ATV wreck, clipped a business sign
Addressing Sioux City Fire Rescue, the “Black Hawk Down” surgeon said only 2 % of U.S. rigs carry blood
FEMA workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
The Knox County EMS director had a blood alcohol content of nearly twice the legal limit
Lake County officials said the change will cut the average workweek to 42 hours and boost health, morale and staffing
Seattle has cut overdose deaths 20% since 2024 and strengthened its Health 99 post-overdose response team
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
PRODUCT NEWS
Ben’s Blue Bags founder Matthew Kodicek said they are also useful for small children and anyone else who may struggle to communicate with first responders
The CERA application is designed to connect police and EMS providers with teachers, students and others in life-threatening situations
Both EMS providers and the car’s driver were transported to a hospital and treated
“The quick life-saving measures of that EMS supervisor was able to probably stop the bleeding,” said Jeffrey Levy, assistant fire chief for Lauderhill Fire Rescue
The institute asks first responders to report incidents and plans to analyze the data
Highway patrol’s preliminary investigation shows that the Dodge driver pulled in front of the ambulance
EMS Products
New piece of gear improves weight distribution of gear and can be worn over PPE, said inventor Hannah Chevalier
One person was transported to a hospital in the Elkhorn area
Lexington’s team has added staffers and expanded to include rapid responses to overdose deaths
Under the new law, Cherokee Nation EMS will be allowed to provide medical care to areas of the county outside of the tribe