EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
17 people suffered minor injuries when a bus crashed into a tractor-trailer while exiting I-84 in Jefferson Township
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
Beauport EMT Nick Parianos was honored by Beverly officials for his quick actions in alerting residents and helping them escape a house fire
A Kansas City paramedic sustained injuries after an altercation with a combative patient during transport
MEDIC leaders say the planned training facility at Central Piedmont’s Levine campus is vital to address space shortages and improve cross-agency coordination
Auburn City Council approved a contract making Springport the second Cayuga County town to formalize ambulance services
More than a dozen local police, fire, EMS and emergency management agencies participated in a three-day federally funded active shooter training in Clark County
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care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
Resources include PPE donning and doffing videos, infection control and return-to-work guidelines
A committee formed after local firefighters and residents expressed frustrations over EMS response times and service
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
The pilot program with electric vehicle company Arcimoto will test the Rapid Responder, which is designed to quickly reach emergencies
The specialized ambulance aims to quickly transport expectant mothers to Level III NICU and is staffed with a multidisciplinary medical team
More than $2 billion will go toward helping federal, state and local government agencies prepare for and respond to the threat
After finding the body of an overdose victim last spring, 17-year-old Kanishk Nazareth wanted to do something to help save lives
Health officials say the first responders came into contact with the first patient in California to die from the virus
The briefing informed firefighters about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, preparations and protections
Butler County EMS of Kansas became the first recipient of the award acknowledging agencies that work to create a culture of safety