EMS News
Need the most up-to-date news on prehospital field operations, staffing, training, management and provider safety? Catch up on the latest industry news on EMS1.
BREAKING NEWS
Police say a gunman with a mental health history opened fire outside the Austin store and fled in a stolen car
A medical helicopter found the downed aircraft in the Bighorn Mountains
Authorities say a husband and wife from Georgia were killed and seven children injured when two ATVs collided at Indian Mountain ATV Park
A Florence County man opened fire on an ambulance during a domestic violence call
Known for its red-and-yellow Battenburg pattern, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad is letting residents vote on designs through a Facebook poll
When Harrisville’s CON failed to transfer to Natural Bridge, Lewis County Search and Rescue assumed coverage
After CDC Director Susan Monarez was ousted for resisting anti-vaccine policy shifts, HHS deputy Jim O’Neill was appointed acting head
The Van Buren ambulance was not responding to an emergency, and investigators said speed was not a factor in the crash
Three men were killed at the Westwood Shores sewer plant after being overcome by toxic hydrogen sulfide gas while working near a manhole
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the death of comedian Bob Saget and how providers should care for patients with possible head injuries
How Austin Travis County EMS is publicly selecting its next EMS chief – How would you fare?
Look beyond the classic symptoms of cyanide, and CO poisoning, and thermal inhalation, to find the best course of treament
Apply crew resource management sterile cockpit rules to stay safe amidst increased roadway dangers
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
PRODUCT NEWS
EMS Products
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
MindRhythm’s device, Harmony, is a feasible tool for use in the prehospital setting
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Versatility and customization on display in Indianapolis
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Members of Medic 27, Engine 10 and EMS 2 were the first to use whole blood on a patient since the program started
Books
Real-life experiences as NJ EMT and NY news manager fuel new novel by Tom Kranz