EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
The Lewes Fire Department has warned that without more funding, it will be forced to dissolve EMS in 2025, citing rising emergency calls, staffing costs and financial deficits
A transformer fire triggered by a construction accident at a Denver retirement community forced dozens of residents to evacuate, with eight hospitalized
As volunteer shortages and financial struggles force ambulance services to shut down in Wyoming County, officials scramble for solutions
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible first responder retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
Southcoast Health cut paramedic positions at all six urgent care locations, citing state regulations that limit their scope of practice, resulting in 10 layoffs
Texas measles cases rise to 223 with 29 hospitalizations, while New Mexico reports 33 cases as the outbreak spreads beyond Lea County
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns
Paramedic Eddie Barnes saved a life with skills he wasn’t authorized to use — prompting an investigation that reveals the moral gray zone of modern EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
The unit is equipped with stroke-specific medications and a portable CT scanner
The ambulances were purchased with a $335,000 grant awarded to the agency in May
The scanners pair with iOS and Android devices for point-of-care assessments to help diagnose critically ill patients
The department is relying on mutual aid agreements to help respond to 911 calls
Attendees can take part in treatment of an 8-year-old patient with asthma during the 2016 EMS World Expo
The agency is the first in the state to administer the transfusions
Stealth Power idling technology reduces environmental impact compared to traditional engine idling
The software improves efficiency, reduces human error and streamlines processes at EMS agencies
The light comes with a 30-inch extension pole and can run off rechargeable batteries or DC power
The parka comes in high visibility and dark navy with multiple external pockets