EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Egg Harbor Township EMT David M. Austin was known for his dedication to public service
Authorities believe speed was a factor when a Tesla crashed into a house in Woodridge, killing two people
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
Cleveland paramedics and EMTs are arguing that the mayor’s proposed budget fails to address staffing shortages
Three people were airlifted after a head-on crash on the Seven Mile Bridge, where a GMC Denali collided with a BMW SUV
Morgan County cut ambulance dispatches to Monroe County after non-emergency calls strained local resources, reducing responses by 85% since 2022
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo said the plan to have two medics on ambulances hinders efforts to increase overall paramedic coverage citywide
Richland County EMS examined 13 people at the scene in Columbia, with three transported to a hospital
A burned e-bike was found in the Queens house along with propane tanks and home oxygen
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
EMS medical directors discuss pediatric and pregnant patient resuscitation, the use of active compression devices and head-elevated CPR at Gathering of Eagles
The ballistic vests and helmets are to be worn in active shooter situations
The app allows health care providers to see a patient on scene and coordinate their response accordingly
The department will install 30 ambulance-charging stations throughout the city to reduce engine idle times
The paramedic-designed product is a self-administering medication device that looks and tastes like a lollipop
The Ohio ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital; no one was injured in the crash
Two EMS providers were also injured in the incident just outside a New Orleans hospital
The Fast Track program facilitates the development and review of drugs
No one was inside of the vehicle and no injuries were reported
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