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Responding to threats of a balcony jump, Caldwell first responders used “minor physical force” to handcuff the man, who lost consciousness moments later and could not be revived
EMS crews raced to treat Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman, as audio captured frantic calls for backup, hospital alerts and warnings of an active shooter still inside
A pedestrian was struck by an ambulance on U.S. 321 near Mack Road in Orangeburg County and died at a local hospital
A driver was taken into custody after driving aggressively, crashing into an ambulance and fighting with paramedics
Two hikers were struck by lightning near the summit of Torreys Peak, prompting a daring helicopter hoist rescue at 14,200 feet, believed to be the highest in Colorado history
Flash floods in northern West Virginia killed five after intense rains overwhelmed infrastructure, swept away vehicles, and forced residents to flee
Firefighters accounted for all reported missing after several rescues across the city
Eight fellow first responders, honored with a CPR Save Award, are credited with saving a North Regional firefighter
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
The decision came after two infants in the same week were transported to the hospital in fire trucks
A research project found that as the number of emergency calls increased in the past few years, the number of dispatches decreased
Experts to share insights about the innovative ways that prehospital care can be improved with new technologies, devices and software applications
Some areas of NJ are already experiencing street flooding and challenging travel from heavy rainfall
With an Internet connection in its ambulances and iPads to fill out patient care reports, the agency cut its filing times in half
We share the photos of ambulances that are painted pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
EMS providers riding in the back of current-design ambulances are at high risk of injury or death during a crash
The app enables customizable medication dosing using a mobile platform
The meter offers digital and low voltage alarms and built-in back light intensity control
Chief Maywood Gaskins suffered a cardiac arrest in his home following training at the firehouse; the ambulance transporting him was involved in a crash en route to a hospital