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With Willows’ Glenn Medical Center shuttering its emergency department, officials warn of longer response times, urge residents to consider air-ambulance membership
Henry Ford Genesys surgeons describe the “all-hands” response as eight patients arrived moments after a resident phoned from inside the burning church
Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor
Funding is on hold until states certify population data minus those deported under U.S. immigration laws
‘He preys on the nurses': Ind. FF appeals removal of paramedic duties following harassment complaint
Elkhart firefighter appeals paramedic ban after nurse harassment complaint
EMT Azelyn Arenas found her daughter among five killed in the Lebanon fire, which also took two adults and two other children
On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at the station
Terre Haute Fire Department adds fourth ALS ambulance to improve response times amid rising EMS call volume
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 new system cuts out the practice of “over triaging calls” and uses an algorithm to suggest to dispatchers what resources are needed
The bikes will be introduced on a probationary basis to alleviate slow response times in congested areas of New Delhi
EMS Supervisor Bob Levy said the hospitals are trying the two-toned, European sirens in an attempt to alleviate noise complaints
The million-dollar mobile stroke treatment unit has all the necessary tools to diagnose a stroke and administer clot-busting drugs quickly
The Flying Cell on Wings is an LTE cell site placed on a drone to connect first responders and residents while the network is restored
The Department of Homeland Security OEC released the data to guide the development of policies, programs and funding
An inter-town Capital Expenditure Grant from the state purchased tactical protective equipment to ensure the safety of first responders
The board included best practices for PPE, decontamination and medical countermeasures
Gainesville Fire Rescue plans to add ballistic protection to the ambulance’s front, sides and back to protect against handgun-caliber bullets
Hospital del Nino, which serves around 3,000 children, has power again in the wake of Hurricane Maria thanks to a new solar power system