EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Construction workers scrambled to safety after a portion of an underground tunnel collapsed 400 feet below the surface, with all rescued and no major injuries reported
After local officials cut the program from the budget, a grant funded by opioid settlement funds was awarded by the Maine Recovery Council
The new Utica Fire & Rescue will offer 24/7 fire and medical response, without EMS transport, as the township board rebuilds services following an interruption
Collier County’s upgraded 911 system lets callers send text and video, with data-driven dispatch improving response times for EMS and first responders
Patients in their 30s and 40s highlight the importance of early rehab, risk recognition and determination in overcoming stroke
Four South Jacksonville Fire Department members, including a paramedic and EMT, were recognized by village leaders after purchasing and installing a new part for a resident’s lift chair at no cost
EMT Frederick Whiteside died in the line of duty in 2023 but has been excluded from the memorial weekend service for the last two years
The boy’s mother carried the child next door, where Hernando County paramedic Stephen Murphy treated the most life-threatening wounds until additional responders arrived
The blast occurred at the Sheriff’s Enforcement Bureau compound; preliminary information indicates the explosion happened while personnel were handling explosives
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Three takeaways from the conviction of Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
Is building a new kind of clinician merely a Herculean task or a fully Sisyphean one?
Peer-reviewed, empirical data is needed to pursue alternative payment structures
PRODUCT NEWS
Innovative hemostatic gel now available to EMS agencies, first responders, emergency departments, and trauma centers across the U.S.
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
AdvanceClaim is designed to streamline claims processes, enhance revenue cycle management, and ensure compliance
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
Dental and medical professionals who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues are encouraged to call 800-999-9729
biospatial combines EMS electronic patient care reports (ePCR) with other electronic healthcare data sources
EMSGrantsHelp will provide EMS agencies with complementary support to help them navigate the complex grant process
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
Manatee County’s EMS drone program, launched in May, almost responded to a 911 call but was halted by a severe thunderstorm
Medix Specialty Vehicles joins forces with Southwest Ambulance Sales to offer its high-performance ambulances and unmatched service and support to EMS providers in Alabama and Florida