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Two off-duty paramedics helped deliver the girl, improvising with passenger blankets and a shoelace before the plane landed in Portland
The agreement aims to stabilize EMS in Chester after Crozer Health’s closure, with VMSC reporting faster response times in its first year
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
The fee is aimed at Bellingham care facilities that call 911 for non-emergency lifts or moves, while keeping fire crews available for medical emergencies
Cumberland County officials say EMS revenue is improving, but collections remain $656,828 under budget for the fiscal year
Mobile County officials say the move will direct more settlement dollars to EMS, fire and community overdose response efforts
The Ely Area Ambulance was transporting a patient to Duluth when it hit a cow moose on Hwy. 169
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“When the prosecutor sees and hears compassion, competence and professionalism, even in the face of significant errors being made, it becomes much harder to justify filing criminal charges”
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
While possible R-on-T phenomenon could induce cardiac arrest, treatment is the same: standard AHA protocols for VF arrest
“EMS providers are effectively being required to intervene and transport persons merely because they are homeless and apparently mentally ill”
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths




PRODUCT NEWS
The NALS course expands the innovative Resuscitation Suite Portfolio that drives better outcomes
Operative IQ’s Facilities Management solution provides a centralized platform for storing facility data, scheduling maintenance, and tracking inspections
Rollout begins in January 2025, aiming to transition Michigan EMS agencies to the First Due platform by year-end
Since its founding in 2016, First Due has delivered a comprehensive, true-cloud platform designed to meet the critical needs of first responders
ImageTrend Collaborate closely aligns with the gold-standard National EMS Information System dataset
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Innovative hemostatic gel now available to EMS agencies, first responders, emergency departments, and trauma centers across the U.S.
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
AdvanceClaim is designed to streamline claims processes, enhance revenue cycle management, and ensure compliance
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
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