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Genesee County paramedic deputies can now administer blood transfusions in the field to patients suffering life-threatening blood loss
Independence first responders used specialized equipment to free a woman whose legs were trapped by a shifting boulder
The May 20 observance will recognize EMS clinicians who care for children and feature a free webinar on pediatric spinal motion restriction
Many clinicians are already using Compact-state licensure to support interstate work, disaster response and cross-border service
Eight first responders and mill workers remain hospitalized after a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber that killed a Morrill firefighter
Hall Ambulance highlighted its 1975 launch of paramedic-level care and its role supporting President Gerald Ford’s visit
Connecticut EMS crews are using whole blood transfusions in the field to improve survival for critically injured trauma patients.
Kentucky State Police said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt when his truck crossed the center line and struck a Perry County ambulance
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
A legal and ethical deep dive into the firing of 2 EMTs, fire lieutenant in Tyre Nichols’ death
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
I know Memphis Fire, and while the inactions of three members should not reflect on the entire FD, we must learn from these fatal errors
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case: Action steps for EMS practitioners
“We must never, ever forego the safety of our patients because we are angry, tired, hungry, cold or irritated,” one commenter wrote
PRODUCT NEWS
This advancement will improve prehospital patient care by providing EMS professionals with an intuitive, real-time solution for medication dosing, protocol adherence, equipment selection, gurney-scale integration and more
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
Sign-up now for the April 2-4, 2025 event in Denver
T-Mobile doubles down on support for first responders with major ecosystem partnerships like Samsung, individual benefits and a $2M+ scholarship fund for children of fallen first responders
The Un‑carrier delivers the best price for first responder and military families vs. AT&T and Verizon
West County Paramedic Association added its first new rig in over a decade, boosting morale
Emerging EMS leaders are invited to submit applications from Feb. 15 through March 15, 2025
Active911 has teamed up with PRYME to enhance emergency communications for first responders by enabling seamless communication between radios and cellphones during critical situations
OneWeight system allows for real-time weight capture directly from the ambulance gurney