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Air ambulances and ground EMS teams treated multiple victims after a van carrying 14 tourists collided with a pickup and caught fire
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Acadian Ambulance is seeking to dismiss a class action lawsuit over a 2024 data breach affecting 2.9 million people, arguing plaintiffs haven’t shown actual harm from the leak of sensitive information
A forensic pathologist said Harwood Firefighter/EMT Jessica Ann Lockwood suffered from blunt force trauma and a gunshot wound before being set on fire
Radnor Township officials warned that the closure of Crozer Health and two Delaware County hospitals could create a ripple effect on emergency services, straining local EMS resources
Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident
A fan is in critical condition after falling about 20 feet onto the field at PNC Park during a Pirates game, prompting an immediate pause in play as medical staff rushed to provide aid
Dr. John Howard has yet to be reinstated as head of the WTC Health Program, as many staff remain without jobs—“a shell game,” says FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant
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.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
PRODUCT NEWS
1 EMT airlifted, other ground transported to local hospitals; conditions unknown
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Eighteen buses ready to transport or evacuate hundreds of patients
AMR gave teen free transport from Children’s Hospital to a holiday party with family and friends
The department has been comparing brands for the past two months; county officials must approve the spending
She suffered multiple injuries after a man attacked EMTs, stole an ambulance, and crashed into her car killing her friend; the man was arrested and suffered critical injuries
Medics and EMTs from Station 32 hosted five children for a holiday party
Police car strikes ambulance at an intersection; patient aids the injured paramedic
Multiple EMS and fire agencies respond to players, spectators reporting headaches, dizziness, vomiting after hockey game
Crew assaulted by distressed motorist who then stole their ambulance; after theft assailant killed one and injured others in multiple crashes