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A new Florida bill will require schools to train staff and ensure EpiPen access during all student activities
A stress test revealed that one artery was 99% blocked and two others were 97% blocked
Boston EMS aims to reduce response times with a new station
Co-written by a former paramedic and co-starring Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy brings authentic EMS stress and camaraderie to the big screen
EMT Ashley Diaz is being recognized for her resilience and dedication as she continues to save lives in a new role with FDNY EMS
A UT Southwestern study of 500K cardiac arrest cases finds survival has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially in Black and Hispanic communities
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge
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
Body cam video was shown at preliminary hearing of man who attacked two firefighters during a June medical incident; both men are recovering from their stab wounds
“Superman” expectations are put on EMS providers, but they lack the tools or training to manage the stress of the career
Police became suspicious of the fully staffed ambulance because of its cross-country route
A sidewalk confrontation, a car crash selfie, and a pre-arrival video remind us that every incident is recorded and fodder for local or national news
He opened the car’s back door and continued filming what police called “a young man’s dying moments” before paramedics and police arrived
In dispatch audio recording the EMS supervisor repeatedly ordered EMT Thomas to respond to the 9-month-old in cardiac arrest
The FDA reconfirmed an epinephrine shortage, and high demands for auto injectors may make them difficult to obtain
The human resources investigation was triggered by Charleston County (S.C.) EMS Chief Don Lundy’s self-published book, which included negative comments about four employees
Police said Nicholas Daniels was thrown from his vehicle as a result of not wearing a seatbelt; his death has stunned the department
The driver of the ambulance lost control, hit a fence post on the side of the road and landed in a ditch