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Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the Biscayne Bay crash that killed two girls, critically injured two others
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
The law requires annual training and emergency protocols to treat traumatic injuries before EMS arrives
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
Since the shutdown of Crozer-Chester and Taylor hospitals, ambulance response times in Delaware County have risen to an average of 12 minutes
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
A person suffered a traumatic leg injury after their leg was caught outside a Ferris wheel gondola at the Cowlitz County Fair
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 ambulance had its lights and sirens activated when a FedEx truck failed to yield to the rig
Crews said they were treating a patient in the back of an ambulance when the man jumped into the driver’s seat
EMS providers will be able to email photos or videos to hospital officials before arriving
The ambulance had its lights and sirens activated when it rear-ended another vehicle, whose driver said they did not hear the sirens
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said response times have been cut down by a minute and a half
The agency has done previous ambulance designs to spread awareness for heart disease, autism and cancer
Michael Collums, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene; his colleague on board was transported to the hospital with serious injuries
A woman struck the ambulance after veering into a ditch and overcorrecting to get back on the highway
EMTs pulled over the ambulance when an intoxicated patient became violent
A small percentage of EMS departments across the country carry blood on their ambulances