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After Fort Worth Chief Jim Davis resigned, his lawyer argued the firefighters’ union impeded safety fixes by resisting a NIOSH review
Video released by the Fort Worth Police Department shows an officer and bystanders working to free the child before rendering medical aid; the baby is expected to recover
Firefighters, EMS crews and police officers connected with Warren County families, highlighting the training and teamwork behind public safety
The new Hubbard Main Street bridge marks the city’s first tribute to local first responders, with officials praising their courage and commitment
As part of a two-week campaign beginning on National First Responders Day, each store will donate $500 to fire, police and veteran groups in over 2,300 communities
The upgrade streamlines how EMS, fire, police and local government agencies find, apply for and manage grants
EMS crews used a Stokes basket and rope system to rescue the critically injured man after he fell from the Acrisure Stadium’s main scoreboard
The Medstar unit was taken from a crash scene in Novi, leading to another crash and fire that injured four people
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
The total cost will be $20,000, with $15,000 going toward the ambulance and $5,000 toward the cot in the back.
The service, opened in 1989 by medical service provider Air Methods, operates out of Crete and serves a 160-mile radius
After a previous ambulance service left the area, members of the Rainbow City Council are hoping to find another one to serve citizens
Austin-based ESO said the purchase of eCore Software extends the breadth of ESO’s product portfolio
This is the third time in 15 years that the Venice Fire Department has sought to take over ambulance service within the city
The school district will purchase and install 690 radios on buses and equipment on 12 tower sites, all tied to the county’s existing 800-megahertz emergency system
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