EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
A man claims he suffered severe health complications after being forcibly injected with ketamine by Greenwich EMS while restrained by police
More than 100 AFSCME-represented employees at UCSD Health went on strike, alleging unlawful layoffs and demanding fair negotiations
After Crozer’s closure, VMSC EMS is partnering with townships on ambulance contracts as Delaware County battles longer transport times, ED strain and rising mental health needs
A 61-year-old Long Island man is in critical condition after being pulled into an active MRI machine by his metal necklace at a Westbury imaging center
A stolen Camaro crashed into a bus on I-35, causing a multi-vehicle pileup that killed four and injured 21
A vehicle slammed into a crowd outside an East Hollywood venue early Saturday, injuring 30 people, including seven critically
The number of people missing after the July 4 floods in Texas has dropped to just three as search efforts continue and officials praise rescuers for their progress
TRENDING NEWS
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May
The vests are now part of the Adams County Ambulance Service uniform policy for specific types of calls
The UPMC Susquehanna special response vehicle was used for the first time Monday to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
On-board cameras captured a vehicle hitting the rig, after which the crew cared for both the patient on board and another injured person
The London Ambulance Service rolled out a trial program to equip providers with cameras that can be turned on when a patient becomes aggressive
Premier Health purchased custom-fit masks equipped with reusable filters and built-in microphones for clear communication
The program will be funded for three years through an Ohio Department of Health grant
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
The use of camera technology for medical monitoring has potential applications in prehospital medicine