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Northwell Staten Island University Hospital paramedic William Negron is undergoing treatment and may need a liver transplant
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Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont
5.11 Tactical, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Carhartt and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
New legislation gives EMS legal protection to stabilize and transport injured police dogs in emergencies without violating veterinary practice laws
Foxborough Fire Rescue added two support vehicles for World Cup events, Gillette Stadium operations and other major events
A medical transport plane crashed in rugged terrain near Ruidoso, starting a wildfire that quickly spread in dry, windy conditions
Eleven people were taken to hospitals after a vehicle struck a dairy cow on Route 116 in Sunderland and then collided with a second vehicle
Rescue and EMS incidents accounted for nearly 60% of Lodi Fire Department calls last year as crews transitioned to ALS capabilities and prepared for a new regional ambulance partnership
The resignation of Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit manager leaves the program with five employees as concerns grow over staffing cuts, reduced call volume and the removal of EMS captains
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“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
More and more departments are adding blocking units to protect emergency scenes
Translating data into information, and information into action
The ERSI has already tracked 34 first responder roadway-incident deaths in 2022 and an average of two struck-by incidents daily
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Dental and medical professionals who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues are encouraged to call 800-999-9729
biospatial combines EMS electronic patient care reports (ePCR) with other electronic healthcare data sources
EMSGrantsHelp will provide EMS agencies with complementary support to help them navigate the complex grant process
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
Manatee County’s EMS drone program, launched in May, almost responded to a 911 call but was halted by a severe thunderstorm
Medix Specialty Vehicles joins forces with Southwest Ambulance Sales to offer its high-performance ambulances and unmatched service and support to EMS providers in Alabama and Florida
Leveraging data from 540M connected devices, RapidSOS AI simplifies 911 workflows and streamlines communication with callers and responders
Federal funding allows for new, state-of-the-art simulation training in EMS for fire and EMS personnel in Gearhart
Peterborough Fire and Rescue ordered their new ambulance in 2022 and does not know when it will be delivered