EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Maine’s MD3 program deploys doctors alongside EMS crews to overdose and emergency calls, expanding field treatment, education and follow-up care across Kennebec County
The Fayette County EMS assistant director of operations fled the scene and was arrested at home
Portland firefighters rescued a resident and, with the ambulance 10 minutes out, transported the patient themselves
After a first-year loss and a $527K shortfall in 2024, Cheshire EMS is in the black through the first half of 2025
Bitterroot Health will use funds from the Opioid Abatement Trust to provide tuition assistance for EMTs pursuing paramedic school
Wapello County’s EMS council weighed a high-school pipeline, community paramedicine and transit-aided transport among many items
Amid preliminary 2024 data showing more than 3,100 overdose deaths, 79% involving opioids, the Department of Health’s new tool directs residents to free naloxone statewide
Tonawanda Supervisor Emminger says it’s still moving forward amid criticism as Twin City Ambulance continues coverage without a formal deal
Volunteer “patients” with mock injuries, victims of a simulated bleacher collapse, helped University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital rehearse rapid triage and stabilization protocols
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the top news stories from the week
Our co-hosts discuss the challenges of educating and training citizens in light of the Las Vegas shooting
First Care training empower citizens to stop the bleed and transition from hapless bystanders to lifesavers
It is paramount first responders learn what happened after the shooting began in the worst mass-shooting event in U.S. history
A study that finds trauma patients fare better when they don’t wait for EMS to arrive sparks uproar, questions
EMS leaders must promote a culture that values professionalism and excellence, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation or religion
PRODUCT NEWS
Wireless handheld ultrasound equipment brings diagnostic imaging to patients regardless of location
The ZOLL Claims Clarity data enhances EMS providers’ understanding of their markets and ability to make data-driven decisions
Trainer T3 offers new immersive features with real-life equipment and physics-based object motion
Advancements in mask technology and customization drive growth in protective masks for healthcare workers and emergency responders
Debbie Virgilio was well-known to Auburn first responders in her final days
Register now for the webinar hosted by ACETECH
Merging top providers of EMS certification training, continuing education, and critical care education will serve professionals throughout their careers
The report on the shooting in Virginia Beach that killed 12 people covered more training for first responders and teaching civilians how to slow victim bleeding