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After responding to a call just blocks from their station, Wichita Fire Station 5 and Sedgwick County EMS resuscitated a newborn in distress
Dramatic video shows masts snapping as sailors dangled from harnesses when a Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge
Authorities say a fatal blast at a Palm Springs fertility clinic was an act of terrorism, with the suspect leaving online writings and attempting to record the attack
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
Worcester first responders are receiving 1,500 crisis bags filled with comfort items to help children cope after traumatic events
With more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., the majority prove fatal, often due to delays in care. Quick intervention is critical, yet fewer than half of victims receive help before EMS arrives
Careerline Tech Center EMS students put their training to the test during rescue simulations that double as real-world prep and a potential path to employment
Butler County EMS Paramedic Justin Lauppe experienced cardiac arrest on a call, showing “the courage and selflessness that defined his career”
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
A state police dash cam video captures a highway collision where a man was ejected from his out-of-control vehicle
The adjustable ACR-4 and BABY ACR harnesses are designed for the safe restraint of children and infants during transports
The vehicle driver and passenger were killed by collision; firefighter in ambulance injured
They were struck while assisting victims from another crash; discharged from hospital to continue recovery and rehab
Wisconsin EMS Association half-day workshop educates EMRs, EMTs and AEMTs to assess an opioid overdose and administer naloxone
10 students were exposed, one may have ingested mercury that a student brought to junior high school
News from around the world highlights the danger to medics everywhere from assault and vehicle collisions
Ambulance drifted off road, became airborne, and hit a utility pole before overturning
Since arrests came before new DWI policy, he will not be terminated from the department
Review of allergic reaction signs and symptoms; practice prehospital epinephrine administration routes