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Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the Biscayne Bay crash that killed two girls, critically injured two others
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
The law requires annual training and emergency protocols to treat traumatic injuries before EMS arrives
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
Since the shutdown of Crozer-Chester and Taylor hospitals, ambulance response times in Delaware County have risen to an average of 12 minutes
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
A person suffered a traumatic leg injury after their leg was caught outside a Ferris wheel gondola at the Cowlitz County Fair
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
New study finds more than half seniors report still using pain meds 6 months after accident
In two separate incidents medical and fire personnel order civilians to stop filming a patient in a public place
She stayed with the 10-year-old until responders arrived, and visited him in the hospital during his recovery
EMS providers should expect from their leaders a detailed and compassionate after-action summary like this one
EMS and fire crews performed a logistically difficult rescue to extricate uninjured man from the truck’s bin
The Tourniquet Leash can be used in the event of a shark attack or other life-threatening bleeding
Hundreds of family, friends and first responders attended the funeral service for Hinal Patel, 22, who planned to attend medical school in the fall
Syracuse University EMT explores using Google Glass to securely livestream an MCI to hospital personnel
The EMT has worked a high-paying desk job for a year instead of returning to the ambulance as an EMT
After just 13 minutes, the medic observed signs of a heat emergency in the Fox news reporter