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As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities and a surge in heat-related illnesses
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
Colorado will spend $3 million from its opioid settlement fund to expand access to naloxone, a lifesaving overdose-reversal drug, as the state sees a significant drop in overdose deaths
Maine legislators honored the late Lt. Shannon Haley of the Scarborough Fire Department for her service as a paramedic, nurse, educator and compassionate caregiver
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Extreme heat at Paterson graduations led to 150 treated for heat exhaustion and 16 hospitalized, forcing officials to cut one ceremony short
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
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.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
PRODUCT NEWS
An employee forged and copied doctors’ signatures on to Physician Certification Statements for transports that were medically necessary
The London Air Ambulance is testing the Infrascanner to detect life-threatening head injuries
San Francisco Fire Department paramedics have trained for airport bicycle response when traffic is high
The CP-C is the fourth specialty certification exam developed by the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
An Arkansas Trauma System grant purchased, trained and equipped 550 Little Rock police to use tourniquets, pressure bandages and chest seals
The thief was caught on camera wearing a camouflage hoodie and beanie opening the ambulance and removing a bag
Jayd Osborne remained calm and performed CPR for six minutes while waiting for an ambulance
Two armed men demanded the EMS crew’s cellphones and told them to run
The proceeds from the paramedic-owned CrossFit gym will benefit children in need and the Seattle Children’s Hospital
Listen to the Cleveland 911 operator giving Iman Shumpert instructions and saying he’s doing a good job