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Four people were airlifted to hospitals after a boat crashed into the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys
Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death
Authorities credit the PennSTAR pilot for not crashing into any homes
EMS Captain Alison Russo-Elling, a 9/11 first responder nearing retirement, was attacked near her Queens station while on a food break
Despite profits from a partnership with Falck, city leaders plan a gradual shift to city-run EMS, starting with basic life support while evaluating a full takeover
The International Association of EMS Chiefs calls for national recognition of EMS professionals’ life-saving work and leadership in public safety
The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition
The Empire State Building will shine blue, white and yellow with a signature heartbeat to honor NYC’s EMS workers, in partnership with the New York City Fire Department
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.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The do-it-yourself building project from a Vt. AEMT is an interactive hands-only CPR learning activity
Sgt. James Brown died while in custody for a two-day DWI sentence; autopsy result cited natural causes by sickle cell crisis.
EMT Siren and the FDNY150 Ambulance will represent FDNY in parades and community events throughout the year
Read the responses from EMTs and paramedics and add your own in the comment section
EMS Chief Ryan Greenberg discusses the competencies required of EMS officers
The crew, patient and a family member were able to escape the ambulance and cross to dry ground
Nearly 30 medics have reported rashes and welts all over their bodies