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BREAKING NEWS
One year after the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, officials and families honored the six workers who lost their lives
Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses
The “She Drives Act,” would require the NHTSA to include advanced female dummies, aiming to close a safety gap in how cars are rated and approved
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
With more than 60 open paramedic and EMT positions, the city is piloting telemedicine and nurse diversion programs while preparing a new recruitment push
A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases
Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care
Clarks Fork Valley EMS provider Everett Edwards died after the ambulance he was driving was struck by a pickup truck and overturned
In partnership with UCHealth, Ute Pass Regional Health Service District joins a small group of EMS providers equipped to deliver prehospital blood transfusions
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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 order extends the deadline by three months and allows continuing education to be completed remotely
The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
The association issued a statement expressing that EMS agencies have yet to receive needed relief during the COVID-19 national health emergency
The Century II facility in Wichita, Kan. is offering drive-thru decontamination for ambulances and other emergency vehicles using an electrostatic spray
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive
More than half the city’s EMS providers have been exposed to COVID-19 but only those showing symptoms are required to self-isolate
The proposal comes after firefighters who transported the first patient in the state to die from the disease were not notified of the exposure
The company recommended the use of surgical masks for lower risk calls in order to preserve the supply of respirators
#StayHomeforUs, #AlwaysOpen and #HelpUsHelpYou are some of the hashtags being used to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response