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The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Hills Fire Department were recognized for their swift actions after the 2024 splash pad shooting that wounded nine, including three children
Melissa Hortman, a former House Speaker, and her spouse were shot and killed in their home; a second state lawmaker, Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, were shot multiple times
Ivy Tech Kokomo has shortened its paramedic science program from five semesters to four, aiming to get more paramedics into the field faster
Inspired by his daughter’s experience, Battalion Chief Dave Edwards brought KultureCity’s sensory-inclusive training and tools to Thompson Valley EMS
The NTSB’s final report on the 2023 Life Saver 4 crash in Shelby County links the pilot’s use of multiple sedatives to the deadly accident that killed two crew members and injured a third
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
Since the shutdown of Delaware County’s only Level 1 trauma center, nearby hospitals have seen emergency visits surge by up to 40%
Jeremy Greenberg’s resignation follows a wave of leadership changes at FEMA as Trump urges states to reduce dependence on federal disaster support
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
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
The new Responder MD and FF vehicles feature interchangeable features allowing the units to serve as a firefighting pump or an off-road ambulance
IQ Genius uses Radio Frequency Identification to track and locate assets such as stretchers and EKG monitors
HD imaging and Digital Full Field technology provide a bright and accurate peripheral vein image for assessment
The integration of MedaPoint’s AdvanceDispatch and TomTom’s WEBFLEET has tripled the transport company’s call volume without adding to their staff
Providing rehab is an important fireground assignment for EMS providers; here’s some examples of good and bad rehab
Crews have changed into more casual uniforms and some have stopped wearing their badges until further notice in light of recent threats against law enforcement
For the second time in one week a DC Fire and EMS ambulance was not immediately available for an infant emergency call
Video captured by patient’s mother and shared on Facebook shows the Philly firefighter using his smartphone while transporting the boy; the Fire Commissioner promises discipline
As medics arrived on scene a person approached and punched in a rear window of the ambulance