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Head-on crash kills two Timber Mesa firefighters near Show Low
The former Action Ambulance employee alleges retaliation after reporting violations, including expired controlled substance vials, failure to restock certain controlled substances and failure to maintain inventory
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
State police said a man chased, passed and cut off a Wawayanda ambulance, preventing the crew from reaching a call
Acadian Ambulance fired a uniformed employee after a TikTok mocking Charlie Kirk’s killing, violating company standards
Box Elder Deputy Mike Allred and K-9 Azula were immediately fired upon as they responded to a domestic disturbance call that killed Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada
The 10,000-sq-ft, 24/7 emergency department on U.S. 521 will offer 12 exam rooms, trauma care, imaging and lab services
A $7,300 hospital-to-hospital ride prompted a Merced councilmember to push price disclosures for non-911 transports
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.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
PRODUCT NEWS
Officials in Harris County said there had been a combination of at least 1,700 high-water rescues and evacuations
Event showed appreciation for the firefighters and other emergency personnel who are integral to racing safety
The instrument allows medics to insert a tube into a patient’s lungs using a special blade with a camera attached to it.
The ordinance would charge First Response with fees for elevated response times, and situate the agency as being overseen by the city fire department
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The county will start using AT&T wireless phone services and will save $360 a month compared to the Verizon rates the county was paying
Commissioners were asked to approve $92,500 for Next-Gen call routing software and $1.3 million for an upgrade/refresh to the VESTA system
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The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
A Canadian drone company finished phase one of a trial to determine if using drones can reduce response times when delivering AEDs
When a live connection is initiated, the receiver will open a secure link via email or text message, which provides two-way audio and visual images
Police bodycam footage shows gunfire exchange that led to the death of Wisconsin Firefigher Mitchell Lundgaard