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BREAKING NEWS
Lee County EMS responded to over 10,000 calls in 2024, maintaining an impressive average response time of 6.92 minutes, well below the 8.59 goal, ranking among the top FirstHealth-served counties
A lifeguard in Asbury Park was impaled by beach umbrella, forcing first responders to cut the metal rod into sections before transporting her to the hospital
Six weeks after the closure of Crozer Health hospitals, Radnor officials report stable call volumes, response times and offloading durations
Traverse City is ramping up efforts to make its fire department the primary ambulance transport agency, with new hires, paramedic training and additional equipment underway
“Into the Unknown” follows six EMS crews nationwide, with Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe shining a spotlight on paramedics’ real-life dedication and mental health challenges
Bobby Sherman, 1970s teen idol turned paramedic and LAPD trainer, died at 81, remembered for both his chart-topping hits and life-saving service
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities and a surge in heat-related illnesses
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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 organizations urged supporters to contact their representatives and ask for measures including reimbursements, tax deduction and direct funding
The ‘Ideascale’ space is looking for ideas related to protecting vulnerable populations and managing supplies
EMS providers across the state are being trained to administer the tests
The masks were originally purchased to be worn during wildfires in California, where Facebook is headquartered
The testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
The hundreds of N95 masks received from both the national and state stockpile were expired, most by at least 10 years
Personnel will instead be asked to wear masks and monitor for symptoms in order to prevent staffing shortages
A Seattle Police Department warehouse will serve as the first testing site in the country reserved for first responders, officials say
Shows such as “Station 19,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor” are donating real PPE used as props to firefighter-medics, doctors and nurses
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS