EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Town of Ulster conditionally approved the creation of a townwide ambulance district and draft budget, citing improved response times under its Empress EMS contract
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
The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks
Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources
As the man was cleaning the industrial food processor, it turned on unexpectedly, police said
After performing an initial assessment, Antoni Simmons, 44, allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from the patient’s purse
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts
The on-scene blood transfusion initiative is the first of its kind among major cities in Ohio
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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The ERSI has already tracked 34 first responder roadway-incident deaths in 2022 and an average of two struck-by incidents daily
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
Maryland physician describes the current pediatric bed crisis as “far worse than the worst days of the adult critical care bed crunch during COVID”
A surge of viral infections is increasing pediatric hospitalizations and transports
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
PRODUCT NEWS
The John Wesley Foster Act requires schools to have mandated training, AEDs and response plans
First Due is recognized as the fastest-growing fire and EMS software company in the United States, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction
TRAUMAGEL is designed for temporary external use for controlling moderate to severe bleeding
Enhancing prehospital blood transfusion capabilities with advanced technology
A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver’s seat and stealing the ambulance
Hexagon pledges interoperability of solutions and transparent collaboration with police
Hatzulas Nefashos Volunteer EMS, based in South Jersey, unveiled the EMS-wrapped Cybertruck on social media
Delta Development’s integrated approach streamlines agency procedures and improves efficiency
The Hooley Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence for community health and safety
The MN Cup is Minnesota’s premier statewide entrepreneurial competition