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Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel evaluated over a dozen passengers after a DART light rail train caught fire
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Penn State Health has treated more child e-bike and scooter injuries in 2025 than in the past three years combined
An 81-year-old pilot was injured when a propeller struck his arm while moving a plane at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport
A 39-year-old in Brooklyn and a 43-year-old in Manhattan were found dead in flooded basements as downpours inundated streets, swamped subways
Wrightsville Firefighter Chad Wombles’ right hand and left thumb were severed in an unprovoked attack before a police officer fatally shot the attacker
Garden City officers say the EMT smelled of alcohol at a death scene and refused a breath test
The Springville Fire Department will use the AFG money for new EMS equipment and to strengthen emergency response capabilities
A proposed plan would include the Floyd County Fire Territory, creating a stable, county-run EMS division by 2027
West Hartford-based AMR paramedics Alexander Megquier and Aaron Durette are among 32 responders nationwide recognized
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Malgaigne, Chance and Jefferson fractures
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