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Years after a Duke Life Flight helicopter crash killed four people, a wrongful death lawsuit cited engine issues Airbus and Safran allegedly knew about
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An OMB memo directs departments to plan “reductions in force” for lapsed-funded programs, going beyond past furloughs by eliminating positions
From sudoku to crosswords, the games are a tool for law enforcement and public safety professionals to relax and stay mentally sharp
A gunman fired from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas, then took his own life
After a miter saw injury, Orangeburg County paramedics applied the algae-based gel, stopping the bleeding and saving the firefighter’s hand
After AMR doubled rates to $4,700 per transport, Spokane Fire District 9 plans an in-house ambulance
A woman died after falling from a six-story building in Brooklyn
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
At an Oneida Council meeting, Supervisor Matt Roberts warned of folding ambulance providers and county takeover costs
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 “Slambulance” was advertised as a rolling nightclub for graduation, prom, bachelor and bachelorette parties and for tailgating
Trainees are able to treat the patient the same way they’d treat a real patient and hone decision-making skills in life-and-death situations
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