EMS News
Need the most up-to-date news on prehospital field operations, staffing, training, management and provider safety? Catch up on the latest industry news on EMS1.
BREAKING NEWS
Paramedic James Parrish drew on years of calls, trauma and quiet struggles to create a comic about friendship, mental illness and what it means to keep showing up for others
American Medical Response, which handles about 95% of medical transports in Spokane County, will raise base ambulance charges next year
A former Rite Aid in Salem will be converted into a free-standing 24/7 emergency department operated by Parkland Medical Center
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has opened a public comment period on a member EMS Advisory Group
Backed by a $1.4 million grant, the Plaistow Fire Department’s regional intercept is continuing to provide advanced life support to 18 towns
A Dickeyville man accidentally shot himself in the ankle with a crossbow while preparing to hunt, then passed out and crashed while trying to drive to Grant Regional Health Center
An EMS call in Bradley County escalated when a combative patient returned home and fired at law enforcement drones used for negotiation
Medics weigh in on whether EMS should remain under FDNY or break off into its own agency — and what the debate reveals about EMS work today
Long Beach’s 10th paramedic unit will replace the part-time Rescue 2 ambulance and comes amid persistent warnings about strained EMS coverage
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
Two chiefs resign in under a year, prompting scrutiny over burnout, organizational challenges and leadership fit
EMT Stephen Walsh’s death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
PRODUCT NEWS
Hexagon has announced that the spin-off of its Asset Lifecyle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions, and related businesses, will operate as Octave
This industry-leading designation highlights Braun’s unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused manufacturing excellence
GundersenAIR has adopted Hinckley Medical’s OneDose system, strengthening support for flight workflows and improving overall system operations
Commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing leader expands into emergency vehicle market with addition of one of North America’s leading brand portfolios with a global sales track record
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
To address the unique demands of different transport settings, the solution is offered in two versions: one tailored for ground transport, the other for aviation
The transition to OneDose and OneWeight reflects Cherokee County Ambulance’s long-term commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in emergency car
Ensure safe, compliant and efficient blood transfusions with the Blood Tracking module, real-time monitoring and control to keep lifesaving supplies ready
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
MP Cloud Technologies will be offering live demos of its cutting-edge EMS billing and dispatch solutions