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Officials were unable to determine why students at The John Carroll School in Bel Air became ill
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Four people were trapped beneath the vehicle that crashed into spectators during the celebratory soccer parade in England
An explosion aboard a boat on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway injured 15 people, including two children
Baptist Health Floyd dedicated its EMS patch to Devan James ‘DJ’ Cherry, the hospital’s first paramedic, honoring his compassion, humor and commitment to caring for others
The county begins erasing $183 million in medical debt, with plans to cancel up to $2 billion through its new relief program
Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely
A UCSF-led study using ESO data found EMS providers often failed to recognize status epilepticus during prehospital care, leading to treatment delays and reduced benzodiazepine dosing
Through a partnership with the Linked Autism Safety Project, Wallingford first responders can now access critical information about individuals with special needs
A resolution drafted by 17-year-old Kaylee Hampton calls for a statewide study of emergency medical services, aiming to assess future needs and explore funding options
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
Workforce management on one easy-to-use interface
Responders worked together for 7 hours to extricate and transport a woman weighing 840 pounds
Share your plans to purchase a new computer-aided dispatch system to transition to NG911 technology
Football fans show their team pride and fandom by remodeling retired ambulances into the ultimate tailgating party bus
EMS providers were loading him into an ambulance when the stretcher overturned and he fell to the ground
Alkan Air makes plane doors wider and purchased a mechanical lift to transfer patients weighing over 350 pounds
Bills, opposed by Emergency Nurses Association, authorize EMTs and paramedics to practice in the emergency department
The Ferno 2020 Vision Proof of Concept vehicle creates a safer, more efficient and intelligent delivery of care
The department’s mission statement sets the expectation for morale and must align with the motivations of personnel
Two personnel from the ambulance, including a ride-along student, were injured in the ambulance collision; 3 women were injured in the initial collision