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Annapolis and Anne Arundel County officials are proposing a jointly funded peak-time medic unit to handle growing EMS demand
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Fresno firefighters rescued a woman whose leg was impaled on a wrought iron fence after she ran from an ambulance
The proposed rule would cap some Medicaid supplemental payments for ambulance providers at Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule rates beginning in 2029
Six EMS personnel and a supervisor received the Kim L. Lifesaver of the Year Award during EMS Week 2026 after treating a critically injured shooting victim before transport
A man alleges Rutherford police struck him while he was restrained inside an ambulance and removed more than 9 minutes of video from the incident
Paramedic Will Batalon and EMT Alexis De Costa were recognized during EMS Week after helping rescue seven people from a flooded home on Oahu
Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI
Hazmat teams were called to the scene, which Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said likely involved narcotics
Genesee County paramedic deputies can now administer blood transfusions in the field to patients suffering life-threatening blood loss
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A patient was unresponsive after EMS administered sedatives to a postictal seizure patient restrained by police
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
PRODUCT NEWS
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
To address the unique demands of different transport settings, the solution is offered in two versions: one tailored for ground transport, the other for aviation
The transition to OneDose and OneWeight reflects Cherokee County Ambulance’s long-term commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in emergency car
Ensure safe, compliant and efficient blood transfusions with the Blood Tracking module, real-time monitoring and control to keep lifesaving supplies ready
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
MP Cloud Technologies will be offering live demos of its cutting-edge EMS billing and dispatch solutions
Patient Simulation & Education*
New high-fidelity simulators at Touro’s clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
Lawmakers reached a deal to end balance billing, adopting a temporary tiered rate structure that resolves a months-long dispute between the House and Senate
Columbia Southern University Selects 2025 EMS Professional of the Year