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Certified Vanderburgh County Fire Department medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws, speeding investigations, reducing case delays and cutting unnecessary hospital trips
Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies
After terminating the previous NEMSAC council, the Department of Transportation says it seeks members who fairly represent diverse EMS and 911 roles
A Lexus traveling the wrong way on I-464 struck a Midwest Medical ambulance, killing both EMS crew members and the other driver
Cumberland County EMS Director warned the split could push county units out of the city, lengthen response times, and strain EMS finances
The 2025 Sepsis Alliance survey shows rising awareness but stark gaps by race, age, income and education
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
Walkerville EMS runs climbed to 186 last month as growth and dispatch changes expanded coverage
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
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PRODUCT NEWS
The program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
Officials say a person who traveled from Wuhan, China to Washington state has been diagnosed with the virus
County officials were told their two options include enhancing the current EMS contract or starting their own service
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County’s southern region
An ambulance built with input from the paramedics who will use it was put into service this week
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
The new ambulance includes a redesigned patient care area layout, injury-reduction features and climate control systems