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A pedestrian was struck by an ambulance on U.S. 321 near Mack Road in Orangeburg County and died at a local hospital
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Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
Greater Manchester Police say the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
Two Lee County EMS medics were injured when their ambulance crashed into a tree
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
Powell County Paramedic Eddie Barnes won’t be penalized for administering antivenom to a snake-bite victim despite lacking a wilderness certification.
Medicare will pay claims without add-ons if a funding deal takes more than two weeks
Paramedic Nick Mancuso, Flight Nurse Kami Chavez, Pilot Jeffrey Tuning and Copilot Amanda Benson were remembered for lives devoted to saving others
Police say the driver stepped away to check seating just before the bus went through a guardrail and landed on its side
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 University of Minnesota is researching how they can equip ambulances with the latest imaging and heart-lung bypass technology
The new standards will provide guidance on the tactical, legal and ethical use of unmanned aircraft systems
After two families claimed deaths due to 911 issues, Assistant Dallas Police Department Chief David Pughes said he is confident it will not happen again
Sunstar Paramedics said they have personally been impacted by breast cancer after losing an employee to the disease years ago
A start-up called Flirtey partnered with REMSA Health to dispatch drones with portable defibrillators when 911 callers report cardiac arrest symptoms
Dani Kamenar was 32 weeks pregnant when she was attacked by a patient while responding to a routine call
With the acquisition, ESO will serve more than 13,000 EMS agencies, fire departments and hospitals
Ian Dow said he was inspired to buy the ambulance after crashing his motorcycle
DMI announced the release of Endzone, which enables responders to handle real-time scenarios from a mobile device
Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad is deploying its ASAP, or Alternate Support Apparatus, unit to help in rescue efforts