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A pedestrian was struck by an ambulance on U.S. 321 near Mack Road in Orangeburg County and died at a local hospital
A driver was taken into custody after driving aggressively, crashing into an ambulance and fighting with paramedics
Two hikers were struck by lightning near the summit of Torreys Peak, prompting a daring helicopter hoist rescue at 14,200 feet, believed to be the highest in Colorado history
Flash floods in northern West Virginia killed five after intense rains overwhelmed infrastructure, swept away vehicles, and forced residents to flee
Firefighters accounted for all reported missing after several rescues across the city
Eight fellow first responders, honored with a CPR Save Award, are credited with saving a North Regional firefighter
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Hills Fire Department were recognized for their swift actions after the 2024 splash pad shooting that wounded nine, including three children
Melissa Hortman, a former House Speaker, and her spouse were shot and killed in their home; a second state lawmaker, Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, were shot multiple times
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 clamp aims to allow medics, soldiers and first responders to better treat massive hemorrhage
The department is looking into new software that can better track equipment and call times
The Paramedic Pro Golden-I headset allows medics to relay and obtain patient information all hands-free
The fire department is also selling T-shirts that say “We care enough to wear pink”
The ambulance became unnecessary when EMS received two new vehicles
Texas Rangers’ Nelson Cruz inspired the American Medical Response to donate the ambulances after he bought his hometown a fire truck
The pilot team of motorcyclists will be assigned to a highway demolition
Capt. Neal Smith collapsed during a smoke-diving drill, his temperature exceeding 106 degrees
The report hopes to ensure a defined method of children transport in ground ambulances