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An audit by the San Jose Fire Department revealed possible drug theft and tampering at 16 additional fire stations
A crash involving a Trans-Care ambulance and two juveniles on an electric bike left one dead and another with life-threatening injuries
Auburn City Ambulance is on track to exceed its $3.3 million budget marking continued growth for the city-run service launched in 2021
Three decades after the deadliest domestic terror attack in U.S. history, survivors of the Oklahoma City bombing still carry deep emotional and physical scars
The former Yellow Breeches EMS chief has been sentenced to up to 17 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor
The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy
Kansas reported five new measles cases linked to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico, as national totals surpassed 700, more than double last year’s count
Ambulance crews rallied outside the Legislative Office Building, warning that a House-backed insurance rate plan could cripple EMS services statewide
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
The footage was shown to jurors overseeing a case of alleged medical fraud
They say the ‘helmet’ can be worn like a collar and will deploy when it senses a crash
Remar used to be an EMT before becoming an actor
Recent cases of a seizure victim being left unattended for nearly half an hour and a gunshot victim waiting 20 minutes for assistance were both due to 911 dispatchers recording incorrect addresses
The units are stocked with everything from defibrillator pads to heart and breathing meds
After months of consolidation and restructuring, Medtec ‘operation continues to result in loss’
But they won’t be used on patients
The vehicle was developed for a paramedic in England who specializes in off-road sporting events
Crash did not affect response times, and was attributed to “routine maintenance”
Project: Lifeline and bReddi allow users to identify lifelines, Facebook friends user can count on in emergencies