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Three adults were killed and 10 others, including two juveniles, were injured in a shooting early on a residential street in South Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood
A man accused of stealing an ambulance from Baton Rouge General-Mid City led police on a chaotic chase after paramedics refused to take him to another hospital location
Two EMS workers were hospitalized after their ambulance was T-boned while responding to a call in Hartford
Health leaders warn that proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cuts could shutter hundreds of rural hospitals, jeopardizing emergency care in communities like Webster County, Nebraska
With at least 82 dead and 41 still missing after catastrophic flooding in central Texas, officials warn of more life-threatening rain as search efforts continue
Paramedics from Lawrence General Hospital are now among the first in Massachusetts equipped to administer whole blood transfusions at emergency scenes
Families and rescuers continue searching Camp Mystic, where 11 girls and a counselor remain missing
As rescuers search for dozens still missing in Kerr County’s deadly flash flood, questions grow over the timing and effectiveness of emergency alerts, despite claims that the storm’s severity was unforeseen
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Tri-State Ambulance and Milwaukee County EMS administer TXA to patients with severe bleeding