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A national survey found 7.4% of U.S. emergency departments lacked 24/7 attending coverage in 2022, over 90% at small rural hospitals, fueling debate over APP-led care versus mandated physician staffing
The coach, carrying more than 50 passengers from Niagara Falls, rolled into a ditch, leaving multiple dead and dozens airlifted to hospitals
Three years after an accident, Jason Fisher returned to Hagerstown’s Rider Jet Center to thank the air-medical team and off-duty EMT who saved his life
An SUV crashed into the Yonkers clinic lobby, injuring several people
FDNY EMS officer and union vice president says separating EMS from the FDNY would close pay gaps, curb turnover and give medics the autonomy to modernize patient care
Logan County commissioners approve hiring additional advanced life-support providers to strengthen ambulance coverage
Officials tell lawmakers that calls have doubled while volunteer ranks shrink, leaving hundreds of vacancies and slower rural response times
The North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company will revise policies for handling minors and require sensitivity training after Chief Peter Alt was filmed cursing at a youth during a call
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
Ambulance dispatchers have noticed an alarming number of calls coming in from people with medical emergencies
To celebrate National EMS Week, NAEMSP is challenging EMS agencies across the country to come up with the most creative and educational CPR video
The Vital ICE app is available for use on smartphones via the code 1050. ICE stands for In Case of Emergency
Volunteer fire companies foot the bill for everything associated with an ambulance, which he estimated comes in between $160,000 and $200,000
“Our dispatchers are the first line of defense for not only the people calling in, but for the officers and others who are out handling the calls in person”
The East Peoria Fire Department found a satisfying way to upgrade its ambulance fleet and save the city money at the same time
The lawsuit alleges that the home bills Medicare for patients services and could apply for reimbursement for non-emergency ambulance transport
For the second time in a month, the Floyd County Council declined to fund the purchase of a third ambulance, but EMS officials won’t take no for an answer
The Chicago Police Department is the first owner of The HERODrag System, a victim immobilizing rescue system designed for quick, easy deployment and stabilization
The annual workshop brings together care providers and billing professionals to “emphasize care beyond transport”