EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Brownsville residents gathered to learn how to stop life-threatening bleeding with hands-on skills to help shooting victims before EMS arrives
A 55-year-old man who tumbled nearly 50 feet down a steep embankment near Little Black Sands Beach was airlifted to safety
The closure of Glenn Medical Center, Willows’ only hospital and a cornerstone of care for 76 years, has left residents without local emergency services
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton has opened a 24/7 helistop to support RWJBarnabas Health’s LifeFlight helicopters
Vacaville Fire Protection District volunteer Vincent Hayes used CPR and an AED to revive a stranger in cardiac arrest
Backed by a $3.3M federal grant, the program will launch in New York and Texas to equip providers with tools to manage stress before symptoms arise
Regina Suprin served more than 13 years with Boston EMS, shaping future providers and inspiring colleagues until her final days
Johnson County’s mobile integrated health program is helping high-risk patients stay safely at home through preventive in-home care
After dissolving its debt-ridden ambulance service, Pardeeville has approved a five-year contract for Portage Fire Rescue to provide EMS coverage
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
PRODUCT NEWS
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
Pneumeric, Inc. has partnered with Technimount EMS offering first responders a clear visual indicator for accurate needle placement during pneumothorax decompression
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
Through realistic, high-intensity training, Simulation in Motion–Montana equips EMTs and paramedics with hands-on skills to improve emergency care
Neonatal Transport Incubator Platform – FL has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it meets FAA, 14 CFR § 23 & 25
With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville’s fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance
Drone814, a new initiative in Greater Johnstown, will begin testing aerial delivery of defibrillators, EpiPens and other supplies to evaluate response times and potential healthcare cost savings