EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The high temperature prevented a medical helicopter from transporting a patient in Nevada
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
A survey of Chippewa County EMS agencies finds that more than half believe they will have trouble with staffing, call volume and transport times next year
New red flag warnings are issued for severe winds of 50 mph through Wednesday
City attorneys are trying to have a FOIA case dismissed as survivors and victims’ families demand that air quality studies be released
“By reducing the stigma surrounding suicide and expanding support for at-risk veterans and first responders, New York is leading the way,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said
Vail Resorts acceded to key demands from Park City Ski Patrollers, ending a nearly two-week strike
Jay County EMS Paramedic Larry Nuckols has served in EMS for more than 30 years
Officials attributed the decline to public health interventions, such as the availability and use of naloxone
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns
Paramedic Eddie Barnes saved a life with skills he wasn’t authorized to use — prompting an investigation that reveals the moral gray zone of modern EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
He was trapped inside the unit following a collision with a minivan, and complained of chest pains
The guidebooks recommend ambulance physical design standards and procedures while operating an ambulance
The University at Albany’s Five Quad Ambulance Service named EMS organization of the year
Legislation, introduced in U.S. Senate, exempts trained first responders who administer overdose prevention drugs like naloxone from civil liability
The donation from EMS Roaddocs and Curvaceous Chivers will help fund education programs and mental health resources for emergency responders
He claims medics said the batteries of a defibrillator were not charged; the medical director says an IO device stopped working and the delay did not contribute to the woman’s death
Video captures the ambulance engulfed in flames and loud explosions are heard as firefighters begin suppression
Suspects could face charges including second-degree manslaughter and reckless endangerment
The lawsuit says EMS providers lifted her into the ambulance, which resulted in a gash to her leg that required 21 stitches
No report on the condition of the patients or crew; intersection collision in area known for collisions