EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Rhode Island Department of Health and hospital officials initially agreed to an eight-week trial as the practice of diversions is not reducing ED overcrowding
As Ann Arbor prepares to rebuild Fire Station 4, an ambulance shuffle between stations aims to maintain emergency coverage during the 14-month project
EMS providers and lawmakers warn that Gov. Lamont’s proposed Medicaid reimbursement cuts could force agencies to reduce staff, scale back services, or shut down stations
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
A new reorganization plan signals Kennedy’s effort to assert more control over federal public health agencies while reducing the autonomy of the NIH, FDA, and CDC
Muskogee County voters approved a temporary sales tax to fund a new free ambulance service for residents, even if patients need transport outside the county
The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce honored local fire and EMS heroes, recognizing bravery and service, with top honors going to crews from EMS Stations 22 and 23
Volcano Rescue Team EMTs and paramedics reached the patient via a side trail while technical crews set up rope systems and an artificial high directional to reach the victim
Sharon McDonough oversaw the successful launch of the 311 system, connecting Tucson residents to essential city services
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns
Paramedic Eddie Barnes saved a life with skills he wasn’t authorized to use — prompting an investigation that reveals the moral gray zone of modern EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
Angel Armor offers five distinct product lines that exceed industry standards
An EMT instructor said it would allow students to get real world experience
Fire Commissioner Eric Jones secured funding to outfit responders with the protective gear
The ambulance was transporting a patient at the time of the crash
An EMS student and the patient on board were hurt in the crash
A report found that 206 people hung up before their calls were answered in the first hour of a massive power outage
Chief David Coatney said the department doesn’t carry body armor on rescue units
Firefighters extricated a paramedic who was trapped in the ambulance
Walter Clark couldn’t get a hold of his wife, so he decided to call 911; he was shocked when no one answered
Paramedics are requesting self-defense training as well as ballistic vests