EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Paramedic Stacy Jensen, who was diagnosed with PTSD after responding to a school shooting, created the program to provide mental health resources for first responders
Colorado will spend $3 million from its opioid settlement fund to expand access to naloxone, a lifesaving overdose-reversal drug, as the state sees a significant drop in overdose deaths
Maine legislators honored the late Lt. Shannon Haley of the Scarborough Fire Department for her service as a paramedic, nurse, educator and compassionate caregiver
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Extreme heat at Paterson graduations led to 150 treated for heat exhaustion and 16 hospitalized, forcing officials to cut one ceremony short
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
An armed man wearing a tactical vest opened fire outside CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, injuring one before being struck by a vehicle and fatally shot by church staff
After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
The state’s peacetime emergency declaration automatically triggers exceptions to staffing, driver and equipment requirements
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can’t be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus
The codes and standards provide organizations guidance on crisis management, PPE and infection control
The National Registry of EMTs responds to Pearson Vue’s suspension of operations due to COVID-19, assures solutions are in the works
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
The package is free for EMS and healthcare organizations seeking to limit exposure through telemedicine and interfacility communication
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
The National Registry of EMTs extended the deadline by three months and will allow providers to complete continuing education outside of classrooms
The First Responder Network Authority announced Acting Executive Director Edward Parkinson has been selected to lead the organization