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An embedded line medic from Eagle County shadows firefighters around the clock, ready to treat injuries during 14-day wildfire deployments
CSI Aviation confirmed the victims after their Beechcraft King Air 300 went down beside Navajo Nation’s Chinle Airport
Empress crews reached the scene in 3 minutes 11 seconds, slashing previous nine-minute waits
Ahead of an Aug. 12 vote, the Hennepin County Association of Paramedics & EMTs supports increased oversight of the hospital system
Cayuga County dispatcher Shelly Delfavero presented a 911 coin to Auburn City Ambulance medics Dan Tomasino and Dan Cooper, who revived her multiple times
Residents in formerly redlined neighborhoods face slower response times, highlighting ongoing disparities tied to historic housing discrimination
More than 100 volunteers joined police, firefighters, EMS and school staff in Springfield for a full-scale drill designed to test emergency response
Efforts across Europe aim to improve cardiac arrest outcomes through community CPR education and mobile alert apps that connect trained volunteers with emergencies before EMS arrives
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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