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Paramedic Stacy Jensen, who was diagnosed with PTSD after responding to a school shooting, created the program to provide mental health resources for first responders
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After Crozer’s closure, VMSC EMS is partnering with townships on ambulance contracts as Delaware County battles longer transport times, ED strain and rising mental health needs
A 61-year-old Long Island man is in critical condition after being pulled into an active MRI machine by his metal necklace at a Westbury imaging center
A stolen Camaro crashed into a bus on I-35, causing a multi-vehicle pileup that killed four and injured 21
A vehicle slammed into a crowd outside an East Hollywood venue early Saturday, injuring 30 people, including seven critically
The number of people missing after the July 4 floods in Texas has dropped to just three as search efforts continue and officials praise rescuers for their progress
After local officials cut the program from the budget, a grant funded by opioid settlement funds was awarded by the Maine Recovery Council
The new Utica Fire & Rescue will offer 24/7 fire and medical response, without EMS transport, as the township board rebuilds services following an interruption
Collier County’s upgraded 911 system lets callers send text and video, with data-driven dispatch improving response times for EMS and first responders
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
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PRODUCT NEWS
The report found that drones rescued at least 59 people from life-threatening danger
A chief said the high call volume of heroin overdoses is taking up the majority of responders’ time
A patient, EMT and paramedic were inside the ambulance during a non-emergency transport when the crash occurred
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
Police said the ambulance flipped over after it was cut off by another driver
Police said the SUV flipped and struck a sedan after colliding with a private ambulance
EMS leaders said ballistic vests are the next step to protecting personnel
Police said the suspect is still at large after striking the ambulance
The wrap aims to help raise community awareness for stroke and recognition of warning signs
A paramedic went on foot to the residence while others helped shovel away snow from the rig’s tires