EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Addressing Sioux City Fire Rescue, the “Black Hawk Down” surgeon said only 2 % of U.S. rigs carry blood
The Enhancing First Response Act would recognize dispatchers’ lifesaving role and improve emergency communications infrastructure
Monterey council OKs October transition as Carmel ambulance crews join Monterey Fire, consolidating a 12-year partnership with no expected service disruption
Ceremonies at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville honor nearly 3,000 victims as volunteers nationwide mark the 24th 9/11 anniversary with day-of-service projects
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at an event at a Utah college
NYC’s pause on $850K Stabilization Fund payments has unions covering medical benefits for widows and children of 9/11 first responders
With just 69% of life-threatening calls met in 9 minutes, Dutchess and Ulster leaders seek federal funding to bolster EMS staffing, equipment and coordination
A student shot two of his Evergreen High School peers before shooting himself and later dying
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
Paid and volunteer firefighters worked together to answer hundreds of calls for rescues
What to expect as task forces deploy to hurricane ravaged areas
Syed, 41, was convicted of murder in 1999, a case made infamous in the popular legal “Serial” podcast
Setting the example: 4 leadership traits Queen Elizabeth demonstrated
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
PRODUCT NEWS
The John Wesley Foster Act requires schools to have mandated training, AEDs and response plans
First Due is recognized as the fastest-growing fire and EMS software company in the United States, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction
TRAUMAGEL is designed for temporary external use for controlling moderate to severe bleeding
Enhancing prehospital blood transfusion capabilities with advanced technology
A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver’s seat and stealing the ambulance
Hexagon pledges interoperability of solutions and transparent collaboration with police
Hatzulas Nefashos Volunteer EMS, based in South Jersey, unveiled the EMS-wrapped Cybertruck on social media
Delta Development’s integrated approach streamlines agency procedures and improves efficiency
The Hooley Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence for community health and safety
The MN Cup is Minnesota’s premier statewide entrepreneurial competition