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More than a dozen local police, fire, EMS and emergency management agencies participated in a three-day federally funded active shooter training in Clark County
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
Michael Montanaro Sr., a 30-year American Medical Response veteran, and his son Michael Jr. share a deep bond on and off duty
Prime Day 2025 is a chance for first responders to replace worn gear or upgrade tech
A bill advancing in the state legislature would allow hundreds of additional local governments to raise property tax limits to better fund fire departments and EMS
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
Corvallis ambulance rates will rise July 1, with basic life support jumping $350 to $2,100 and other service fees also increasing
Vansh Patel, who lost his arm in a fatal 2024 crash, is now partnering with Phoebe Putney and Dougherty County EMS to teach Stop the Bleed
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
Thanks to AVLs and DriveCams, police were able to locate a stolen ambulance and identify the perpetrator
The rigs light up to the notes of “Wizards in Winter” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
A DC Fire and EMS medic was suspended in 2013 after the ambulance assigned to the president ran out of gas
A local business donated six vests and helmets to the department in the wake of the fatal Planned Parenthood shooting
This month’s favorites included an interview with Randolph Mantooth and a video showing the tasks and challenges of a 911 dispatcher
Our favorite books of the year written by medics; great gifts for everyone on your list
The Lungappen app includes 20 patient cases with different respiratory issues and symptoms
The Kansas ambulance tried to pass the truck transporting hay as the truck turned left
NVFC used Giving Tuesday to push its Make Me a Firefighter campaign to build public awareness and provide departments with the tools and resources to recruit and retain
The app-based service allows medics to transmit ECGs and patient information to physicians