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MEDIC leaders say the planned training facility at Central Piedmont’s Levine campus is vital to address space shortages and improve cross-agency coordination
Auburn City Council approved a contract making Springport the second Cayuga County town to formalize ambulance services
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
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
A Detroit woman protesting for a $15 per hour minimum wage was asked to compare her work to the lifesaving duties of paramedics
The majority of Sunstar paramedics opted into the program and new hire applications doubled since the bonus was announced
Expert comments from Art Hsieh, EMS1 editorial advisor, prompted Tenn. news channel to conduct an additional investigation of the new policy
Two of the three SUV occupants were also hurt; none of the injuries are life-threatening
AED-SOS, developed by Japanese researchers, shown to shorten time to AED delivery to simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients
Developers say the controversial experience showing a World Trade Center worker’s perspective, called “08:46", is a “tribute to the victims”
The stabbing of two Detroit medics raised awareness on EMS safety issues, but medics are attacked every week around the world
A diabetic man using a wheelchair alleges he suffered injuries while being transported to the hospital because of providers’ negligence
Increase in unit hours comes after a $230,000 fine last week for failing to meet required response times
The guidelines are specific to first responders, to better diagnose and treat post-traumatic stress disorder