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The Hennepin EMS union warns of burnout and a potential exodus as records show paramedics repeatedly falling below minimum staffing levels while 911 calls climb
The Grapevine City Council approved a $325,000 first-responder squad truck and the closing of Engine 1, saying the shift matches rising EMS demand
A roof failure triggered a progressive collapse across all seven levels of a parking garage under construction, officials said, as crews work to safely search the unstable structure
A tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded at Carolina Beverage Group,prompting a federal investigation
Badger EMS, a student group at UW-Madison, wants to handle lower-acuity campus calls, saying the program would expand hands-on experience while easing demand on local ambulances
Grapevine city leaders say a smaller squad unit will better handle rising EMS calls, while firefighters warn the change could impact fire response capabilities
EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
Hurricane Helene flooding forces patients to a hospital roof, wipes out a VFD and downs a tree, killing two firefighters
A patient was unresponsive after EMS administered sedatives to a postictal seizure patient restrained by police
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
PRODUCT NEWS
Commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing leader expands into emergency vehicle market with addition of one of North America’s leading brand portfolios with a global sales track record
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
To address the unique demands of different transport settings, the solution is offered in two versions: one tailored for ground transport, the other for aviation
The transition to OneDose and OneWeight reflects Cherokee County Ambulance’s long-term commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in emergency car
Ensure safe, compliant and efficient blood transfusions with the Blood Tracking module, real-time monitoring and control to keep lifesaving supplies ready
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
MP Cloud Technologies will be offering live demos of its cutting-edge EMS billing and dispatch solutions
Patient Simulation & Education*
New high-fidelity simulators at Touro’s clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
Lawmakers reached a deal to end balance billing, adopting a temporary tiered rate structure that resolves a months-long dispute between the House and Senate