EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A bus carrying teens and young adults from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Ana overturned on a winding San Bernardino Mountain highway, injuring 26 and sending 20 to hospitals
Gaston County EMS Paramedic Mary Jolly was fatally struck after she stopped to assist at a five-vehicle crash
Yale New Haven Health has completed its first ambulance company acquisition, bringing Nelson Ambulance Service into a fully integrated medical transport network
The families of a pediatrician and a young mother killed when an air ambulance crashed allege the medical transport company and others negligently caused the crash
David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency
The current and former Waverly Health Center EMS providers are seeking damages under Iowa wage laws and the FLSA
Two workers were inside the Marlboro County EMS building when the fire started, according to the sheriff’s office
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
City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
Hurricane Helene flooding forces patients to a hospital roof, wipes out a VFD and downs a tree, killing two firefighters
A patient was unresponsive after EMS administered sedatives to a postictal seizure patient restrained by police
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
PRODUCT NEWS
The company will celebrate frontline heroes with engaging contests and special tributes across Canada and the U.S.
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
The high-performance HVAC system delivers superior cooling power with advanced insulation, and sustainable technology — ensuring peak crew performance in the most extreme heat conditions
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
5.11 Tactical, Bass Pro Shops, Garmin, Black Rifle Coffee, DJI and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
Pneumeric, Inc. has partnered with Technimount EMS offering first responders a clear visual indicator for accurate needle placement during pneumothorax decompression
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels