EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
10 hospitals and 300 healthcare facilities have already evacuated according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ website
Kokomo firefighters, an Ascension St. Vincent paramedic and EMT were reunited with their patient
The Aims Fire and EMS Xplore Academy introduces student to fire and EMS careers in several skill stations
After a life-threatening health scare, Kevin Schutt found a new purpose by joining the Galveston Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT and firefighter.
TNKase — tenecteplase — is the first FDA-approved stroke medicine in nearly 30 years, offering a faster, simpler five-second IV bolus administration
Naperville’s CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
After being removed from the building, the man punched one Paterson firefighter/EMT, kneed another and fled the scene
The Birmingham Crime Commission is advocating for the expansion of the fire department’s whole blood program, which has saved over 90 lives since its launch
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 ambulance was going almost 90 miles per hour, well over the posted speed limit
The ambucycle will help cut down emergency response time throughout the country to under three minutes
A Hack for Her team designed the app which syncs with a Microsoft Band to help users report domestic violence
EXFIL SAR Tactical and EXFIL SAR Backcountry search and rescue helmets are built to offer tactical accessory mounting
The ZigKick Tactical line of eight and six-inch boots are designed to meet a variety of weather conditions
Emergency physicians used information from a patient’s Fitbit to determine when his heart arrhythmia started
The $140,000 ambulance was bought with a grant and donations; the rig will be put to use since nearby stations have discontinued ambulance services
The 79-year-old man was attempting to cross a Brooklyn street when he was struck by the ambulance
One employee noticed bug bites; the service’s two stations and all of the ambulances have been treated
The robot can be programmed to experience a range of delivery scenarios