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In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
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Annapolis mayor’s FY2027 plan would staff a fifth ambulance during high-demand hours as EMS calls make up nearly three-quarters of department responses
The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors
An early morning fire in an electrical room sent smoke through BMC Brighton, forcing firefighters, EMS and hospital staff to evacuate more than two dozen patients
Fire officials said one worker died and another was hospitalized after a tunnel collapsed at the Canyon Tunnel Project worksite in Stanislaus County
A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability
North Ridgeville City officials approved the purchase of powered cots and automated CPR devices to replace aging gear
A roughly 70-vehicle pileup on snowy Interstate 70 west of Denver shut down eastbound lanes in Clear Creek County
Critics say repealing union rights for Salisbury police, firefighters and other employees could deepen staffing shortages and threaten public safety as city leaders cite mounting financial strain
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was fired due to budget overages and personally responding to calls
New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions – Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles
PRODUCT NEWS
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
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
5.11 Tactical, Bass Pro Shops, Garmin, Black Rifle Coffee, DJI and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
Pneumeric, Inc. has partnered with Technimount EMS offering first responders a clear visual indicator for accurate needle placement during pneumothorax decompression
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
Through realistic, high-intensity training, Simulation in Motion–Montana equips EMTs and paramedics with hands-on skills to improve emergency care