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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
Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
For the second time in three months, a vehicle crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Association building in Excelsior Springs
Crews navigated extreme terrain using ATVs while a tour helicopter flew Seward firefighters to the scene
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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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
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
Spinal immobilization is based on exam findings and patient complaints, not the mechanism of injury
Pa. township awarded $245,000 to purchase a new ambulance, police cars, and defibrillators
Nearly $200,000 per unit received from the community to replace two units totaled in a parking garage fire