EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Phoenix firefighters found the boy one mile up the trail, where he was having a heat-related emergency, and performed life-saving measures on him
“I think it’s just part of the culture for first responders,” the Overland Park Fire Department PIO said about the act of kindness
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
Personnel were on hand for the farewell to the 39th President of the United States
Longterm health damage becomes a concern as the air quality index reached hazardous levels for some neighborhoods
Residents admonished Atkinson officials after cutting that would hire full-time employees for the fire department
Thousands of health professionals at Providence Health & Services in Portland are striking for better compensation, working conditions and staffing
10 lawmakers sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, pressing her to include money for Upstate University Hospital in the upcoming state budget
Firefighters from multiple states will help with at least four major fires burning around Los Angeles
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
National 911 report provides detailed analysis of recent 911 statistics from more than 39 states
News from around the world of EMS highlights the danger from vehicle collisions and the possibilities to change protocols to benefit patients
The video teaches employees and civilians how to respond during and active-shooter incident
Here are some beginner tips for using a stethoscope; add your own thoughts to the comments
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on EMS response to protests
The recalls are related to sudden engine shut down and malfunctioning handles that may cause doors to open during a crash
Local partnerships and community support are the keys to success for Lake Havasu City (Ariz.) Fire Department’s program focusing on reducing patient readmission rates
Crews were about to transport a driver injured in another crash when a vehicle going around 75 miles per hour hit the ambulance
An ambulance, running lights and sirens, collided with 2 other vehicles and tipped on its side
Driver of ambulance failed to stop at a stop sign, striking a vehicle and causing the ambulance to rollover