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The proposed budget eliminates the EMS special fund, shifts $75M to the general fund and allocates $5.2M from opioid settlement money for contracted EMS services
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At an Oneida Council meeting, Supervisor Matt Roberts warned of folding ambulance providers and county takeover costs
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where they made a comment about women’s voting rights
Certified Vanderburgh County Fire Department medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws, speeding investigations, reducing case delays and cutting unnecessary hospital trips
Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies
After terminating the previous NEMSAC council, the Department of Transportation says it seeks members who fairly represent diverse EMS and 911 roles
A Lexus traveling the wrong way on I-464 struck a Midwest Medical ambulance, killing both EMS crew members and the other driver
Cumberland County EMS Director warned the split could push county units out of the city, lengthen response times, and strain EMS finances
The 2025 Sepsis Alliance survey shows rising awareness but stark gaps by race, age, income and education
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
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
The EMS providers in the ambulance were taken to the hospital for precaution
The department has half as many ambulances, which are busy most of the day, as they do fire trucks
Armondo Vinaja was being treated at the hospital, but escaped and stole an ambulance
Eric Roland put his car in reverse, accelerated and knocked a paramedic to the ground
The free 3-D simulation app is an interactive and virtual patient airway simulator
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