EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Thompson Valley EMS is collecting new, unwrapped gifts at drop-off sites across Loveland, Berthoud and Johnstown
City Hall will hand full control of the crisis response teams to NYC Health + Hospitals, raising questions about the future of mental health policing as a new administration takes office
Cabarrus County EMS and Atrium Health Cabarrus are now delivering blood transfusions in the field, using rapid infusers and mobile blood units
Following an EMS study, Grant County Fire District 3 will add an ALS intercept unit to cut response times and strengthen coverage without increasing the EMS levy
A viral union-released video captures a Cleveland EMS medic being pulled to the ground during a violent assault, prompting renewed calls for stronger protections
Brownsville residents gathered to learn how to stop life-threatening bleeding with hands-on skills to help shooting victims before EMS arrives
DeKalb County has approved a new contract with American Medical Response, betting that added funding, resources will improve response time
A 26-year-old woman suffered life-threatening burns after a man allegedly set her on fire during an argument aboard a CTA Blue Line train
Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
San Francisco Sergeant Harrell’s swift, skillful response helped stabilize 49ers player Ricky Pearsall, illustrating the life-saving impact of basic emergency training
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
PRODUCT NEWS
Patient Simulation & Education*
New high-fidelity simulators at Touro’s clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
Lawmakers reached a deal to end balance billing, adopting a temporary tiered rate structure that resolves a months-long dispute between the House and Senate
Columbia Southern University Selects 2025 EMS Professional of the Year
Rapidsos and Global Medical Response collaborate to cut critical minutes from air ambulance dispatch
New innovations unveiled at RapidSOS Innovation Day empower 911 telecommunicators with one-click air ambulance requests and AI-powered automation
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The move comes as part of a broader effort to standardize and enhance clinical practices
The fleet-centric ambulance manufacturer will observe Paramedic Services Week and National EMS Week with special activities and giveaways from May 18-24