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BREAKING NEWS
Dozens of frustrated EMS professionals confronted Rep. Mark Pless over legislation they say threatens local control and undermines certification standards
The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
The diagnosis was made after President Donald Trump noticed mild swelling in his lower legs, and tests found no signs of heart failure or arterial disease
When Lacey Fire District 3 crews arrived on scene, the puppy was unresponsive
First responders saved more than 200 people during one of the worst engineering disasters in U.S. history
Injury rates from motorcycle crashes also increased by 19% from 2022 to 2023, according to the National Security Council
The 61-year-old man died after a lightning strike at an archery range during a Cub Scounts event, with other victims, including children, suffering burns and other injuries
Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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
The EMS law firm’s Inclusion Initiative will provide up to 25 hours of pro bono services to assist EMS entrepreneurs in Black, minority and historically disadvantaged communities
The 911 upgrade will allow callers to send images and video chat with first responders in real time
The TCAD Paramedic crew that witnessed a motor vehicle crash took immediate action to slow the fire and remove the victim from the vehicle
The program will include livestreamed and recorded lectures that can be viewed remotely in conjunction with hands-on field and simulation training
An analysis by ESO found that providers spent more than 30 minutes on average with each confirmed COVID-19 patient, including 15 minutes in the confined space of an ambulance
The new computer-aided dispatch system allows for immediate automated selection of the closest available fire and EMS unit for all emergency calls
MedArrive aims to provide affordable at-home healthcare services by combining physician-led telehealth with hands-on care from EMS professionals
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
Greenville County Emergency Management first responders finished training for a water rescue only to immediately use those skills in a real-life situation