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Supporters launched a petition drive for a special referendum after the Salisbury City Council voted to repeal collective bargaining rights for more than 200 municipal employees
“Into the Unknown,” backed by Steve Buscemi and “Emergency!” stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe, aims to honor the legacy of EMS while sharing authentic stories from paramedics nationwide
Somerset County first responders will be able to give whole blood to patients under a grant-funded program county officials approved
Boyd Healthcare Services says a Greene County EMS ALS ambulance will begin operating from the Roodhouse firehouse, improving emergency response in the county
Clarendon EMS/ Fire Rescue said first responders found her unresponsive with lacerations to the head and neck
The Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad unveiled an ambulance bearing the names of Matt Arco and Spring Pittore
Six people escaped into the water after a boat caught fire on Candlewood Lake in Danbury
Officials said there was no hope for rescue after a tank holding highly corrosive liquid collapsed at Nippon Dynawave in Longview
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
A 536-pound bedridden man questions why emergency staff can’t transport him to doctor’s appointments
PRODUCT NEWS
Columbia Southern University Selects 2025 EMS Professional of the Year
Rapidsos and Global Medical Response collaborate to cut critical minutes from air ambulance dispatch
New innovations unveiled at RapidSOS Innovation Day empower 911 telecommunicators with one-click air ambulance requests and AI-powered automation
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The move comes as part of a broader effort to standardize and enhance clinical practices
The fleet-centric ambulance manufacturer will observe Paramedic Services Week and National EMS Week with special activities and giveaways from May 18-24
The company will celebrate frontline heroes with engaging contests and special tributes across Canada and the U.S.
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
The high-performance HVAC system delivers superior cooling power with advanced insulation, and sustainable technology — ensuring peak crew performance in the most extreme heat conditions