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A $2.7 million training facility in Centre County is now on hold after Congress froze federal community project funds, costing the project $2.1 million in planned support
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Authorities say a third-party contractor cleaning an empty underground gasoline tank at the Exposition Parkway Costco fainted from fumes
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument, drawing pushback from state leaders and the site’s nonprofit operator
FDNY Ceremonial Unit leader Lt. Joseph LaPointe has guided hundreds of funerals and every Ground Zero anniversary since 2001and will step down, closing 35 years of service
All three Champaign first responders sustained serious stab wounds and were transported for emergency treatment
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
The union accused Galveston EMS of prioritizing computer training over rapid hospital transport following a swift water rescue
Leaked tape shows ex-aide opposed raising FDNY EMT pay to firefighter levels, stalling Adams’ parity pledge amid worsening EMS staffing crisis
Honolulu’s City Council passed a resolution seeking a year-long performance audit of the homeless-response program and the city’s Emergency Services Department to gauge effectiveness, resource use and improvements
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
The parka comes in high visibility and dark navy with multiple external pockets
The technology has enabled the management of large scale event management, terror attacks and other multi-casualty incidents
Doctors will be able to see a live feed of patients to provide better medical direction
Cypress Creek medics believe the patient would not have made it to the hospital alive without the transfusion
A grant funded by the city’s oldest parade organization will provide body armor, ballistic helmets and trauma supplies for EMTs
Chief: “It’s gotten to the point” where protective vests are necessary
Capnography is a tool to monitor ventilation and perfusion in ill and injured patients
The wife of a Florida paramedic reported the theft and believed the medications were intended to poison her
The network is adding 17 ambulances and 2 MICUS for interfacility transports
The Winthrop Ambulance Service and surrounding fire departments are equipping personnel with EMS body armor for everyday use