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Lee County EMS responded to over 10,000 calls in 2024, maintaining an impressive average response time of 6.92 minutes, well below the 8.59 goal, ranking among the top FirstHealth-served counties
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The driver, a 22-year-old man, died at the scene after his vehicle struck a MedTrust ambulance
Ten people were evaluated and 100 evacuated after carbon dioxide levels spiked inside Holly Poultry
Munson Healthcare in Traverse City reports improved conditions among the 11 injured, with only one still listed as serious
The relocation, funded by $1.3M in ARPA funds, brings faster access and more space for Oologah-Talala crews and vehicles
A 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
FEMA acting administrator David Richardson defended the agency’s response, denying claims of delays and calling the federal-state coordination a model for disaster response
Citing improved morale and leadership, Forsyth County will no longer fill the emergency services director position
With EMS response times rising after Andover’s ED closure, Ashtabula County officials are exploring rural healthcare hubs and mobile emergency solutions to close the gap
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
Although the vests add an additional 20 to 30 pounds of weight, officials said paramedics don’t mind
Three paramedics and a patient were on board the ambulance when the crash occurred
EMS crews had just unloaded the patient and were restocking medical supplies when he stole the ambulance
The ambulance was transporting a dialysis patient when the rig left the road and struck a telephone pole before crashing into the creek
Officials said the vehicle failed to yield; the ambulance was responding to a medical call
The survey details how EMS providers interface with software systems that they use on a day-to-day basis to collect and store patient information
The ambulance sustained heavy damage; medical gear and instruments were scattered across an intersection
Officials said two EMS providers were in the ambulance at the time of the crash; one suffered minor injuries
The ambulance was responding to a call when it was struck; the car failed to yield to the ambulance
The ambulance was pushed from the left lane onto the median, where it struck several signs before stopping