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Employees from Spirit EMS delivered thank-you cards and multi-tool kits to farmers across Shelby County, recognizing their hard work
Washington County–Johnson City EMS mourns loss of veteran EMT Fred Kemp after training accident
SAFER and AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce 911 response times and launch a wellness program
MedEx’s CEO told Lee County commissioners the company can deliver faster response times, advanced technology and lower costs than FirstHealth
The Thompson Valley senior organized fellow scouts to assemble kits for the Thompson Valley EMS CARES mission to reduce 911 calls
A carpenter fell to his death while working on the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing project, linking Penn Station to new Hudson River rail tunnels
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
The American Heart Association’s 2025 update to CPR and ECC introduces new algorithms and protocols aimed at boosting EMS and bystander effectiveness
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
FACT*R provides supplies and training to first responders so they can administer blood transfusions in the field
EMS Products
AT&T plans to roll out a number of improvements to FirstNet this year
The RAPTOR can respond to mass casualty incidents such as vehicle crashes, mass shootings or natural disasters
Ottawa Paramedic Service has changed their red and white flashing lights to red and blue lights
The windows of a West Midlands Ambulance Service rig were smashed while providers were inside a patient’s home
REACH Air Medical Services’ new base will work closely with San Bernardino County AMR and will operate in partnership with the County Fire
City consultants recommend reducing the number of “low-priority calls” by the fire department and overhauling the city’s dispatch center
Fire Recovery USA, a California-based recovery service, is helping the Palestine Fire Department recoup costs from at-fault accidents of non-residents
A division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, VFIS was one of the first insurance providers that specialized in options for the unique challenges that come with being a first responder
To combat the shortage in emergency service workers, Allina Health will begin offering a paid EMT course