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The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
The diagnosis was made after President Donald Trump noticed mild swelling in his lower legs, and tests found no signs of heart failure or arterial disease
When Lacey Fire District 3 crews arrived on scene, the puppy was unresponsive
First responders saved more than 200 people during one of the worst engineering disasters in U.S. history
Injury rates from motorcycle crashes also increased by 19% from 2022 to 2023, according to the National Security Council
The 61-year-old man died after a lightning strike at an archery range during a Cub Scounts event, with other victims, including children, suffering burns and other injuries
Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year
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
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
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR