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President Trump toured flood-ravaged Kerr County, praising first responders and local officials while avoiding criticism over FEMA cuts
A new initiative embeds social workers with first responders during 911 calls for mental health and substance use crises in Cuyahoga County
Austin-Travis County EMS Motor Medics participate in advanced motorcycle training to improve response during crowded events
Backed by a voter-approved mill levy, Joliet EMS has hired its first two full-time responders, boosting emergency care and marking a major step forward in long-term sustainability for the once fully volunteer-run service
A suspected mass overdose in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood sent at least 25 people to the hospital Thursday, triggering a level-one mass casualty response
A committee sided with Mayor Tim Keller in a staffing dispute, allowing Albuquerque to replace one paramedic with a basic EMT on ambulances
North Andover Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes was the department’s first EMS coordinator and had launched key community health programs
Charlotte and MEDIC have agreed to add 50 EMTs and 10 ambulances in 2025-26 to improve response times and reduce fire department involvement in non-emergency calls
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
Quality improvement expert Mike Taigman will work to implement FirstPass, a tool that automates chart review
Dashcam video captured two young men joking, checking their phones and smoking while driving in the stolen vehicle
The Feb. 6 event at over 43 sites aims to set a new Guinness World Record while teaching participants how to help save lives
XSTAT 30 is a hemostatic device for the treatment of severe bleeding in the axilla or groin area
The i3 Emergency Vehicles feature a range of optional extras specifically designed for emergency services
Little Rock Metropolitan EMS was already planning on the purchase but the shooting death of a firefighter last week at a medical call accelerated the purchase
The slash-resistant combat shirt by PPSS offers protection around the arm, torso and neck area
The fully rugged, detachable laptop combines the features of a laptop and a tablet, and is purpose-built for challenging environments
Adapt Pharma partners with foundation, education departments, and school nurses to offer a carton of FDA-approved naloxone nasal spray to every high school
The song teaches parents what to do when a baby stops breathing