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Ulster County has approved a funding plan boosting ambulance services, offering targeted support, performance incentives and EMS oversight
A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting about 15 homes and vehicles
Lancaster EMS opened its $6 million headquarters while recognizing the critical role of CPR training and a strong emergency response system
These Memorial Day facts offer insight into how Americans honor fallen service members while also marking the unofficial start of summer
KCFD Station 10 posts with an image of an ambulance and captions from providers about their violent encounters has over 3,000 shares
A man mowing near an abandoned building in Eastland, Texas, crashed his truck after being swarmed by bees from a disturbed hive
The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch
The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses
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
EMS, fire, police, and comm center personnel volunteer their time to create a fun video for their beloved hometown
Karin Miller thought she was responding for a call for service; instead she was surprised by her paramedic boyfriend
Capnography is a tool to monitor ventilation and perfusion in ill and injured patients
What if we are wrong about the evils of lecture-based education and should be giving EMS students what they want?
We asked EMS1 readers to share their knowledge of stroke and capability to assess and treat this common medical condition
Fulfilling a young man’s dream to become an EMT is a great and lasting gift to EMS leaders, educators and paramedics
The bill would give responders authority to provide stabilizing treatment to hurt animals before they are transported to a veterinarian
Robert O’Neill shared lessons from combat at an awards and EMS Week luncheon for Acadian Ambulance personnel
He learned and practiced hands-only CPR just days before he resuscitated a student that had been struck by lightning
Ore. dispatchers give 911 callers hands-only CPR instructions leading to a dramatic increase in CPR saves