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Residents packed a heated meeting to oppose replacing Tabernacle Rescue Squad with a shared EMS service, prompting officials to revisit the decision
Crossville councilman proposes tapping the Gary Sinise Foundation and other grants to fund a phased EMS program, avoiding a projected 30-cent property tax hike
Holland firefighters contained a hazardous materials leak at the LG Energy Solutions battery plant
Security video shows an unidentified man entering the Bellerose home and leaving minutes before alarms sounded
A $100K-plus Assistance to Firefighters Grant is covering training and equipment so the Spring Lake Fire Department can staff two ALS-certified firefighter-paramedics each shift
With costs rising and volunteer EMTs dwindling, Lyme Ambulance Association plans to add two paid drivers and may soon ask the town for support
A Morehead lieutenant went into cardiac arrest while performing CPR on a patient, and an assistant chief later experienced chest pain
Police say a Universal Ambulance running lights and sirens was hit by a Jeep Cherokee, flipping the rig onto its side
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
“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”
Subscriptions provide residents with discounts of up to 50% on any out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and copays once insurance payments are applied
Tucson Unified and Amphitheater Public Schools are both stocking Narcan doses in the event of an overdose
The technology establishes a link and allows dispatchers to remain connected to callers and provide more detailed and in-depth assistance
FACT*R provides supplies and training to first responders so they can administer blood transfusions in the field