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A school police officer deployed pepper spray during a lunchtime brawl in a Palm Beach County high school
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window
In Senate testimony, Susan Monarez said Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine advisers ignored safety and efficacy data
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for EMS providers under stress
Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Scott fell ill during a patient transport, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery, and later died
A man stole a Downey Fire Department ambulance from the scene and was caught after crashing in Alhambra
York County residents lined the route with flags as police, fire and EMS vehicles formed a solemn procession to the coroner’s office
Three officers were killed and two others were critically wounded following a shooting in York County
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
Paige Lohmann and her boyfriend attempted to drive to the hospital, but pulled over and called 911
Men and women were asked to decide how willing they would be to ride in a driverless ambulance, and receive the care of two paramedics
The ambulance is a six-wheel drive vehicle that aims to help responders reach patients in isolated or off-road areas
The ambulance was acquired last year, but the department only recently received funding to staff it full-time
Police were engaged in a high-speed pursuit when the man crashed into the rear of an ambulance
The ambulance was transporting a non-critical patient when the man allegedly “darted out onto the roadway”
The vehicle will be used to save lives as a hostage negotiation command center
Four EMS providers were inside the ambulance at the time of the crash
The president of San Antonio’s firefighters association said his city is starting to feel the strain of only having 34 full-time rigs
Chief Matthew Graves said the gear is needed given “what’s going on in our society,” but some residents disagree