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With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up—but are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain
A fiery crash involving about 15 motorcycles on I-35W in Fort Worth left 17 people injured, including four in critical condition, prompting a massive emergency response
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, died following recent hospitalizations, a day after delivering his final Easter blessing
An SUV crashed into a group of motorcyclists a Kalamazoo gas station injuring seven people and causing major damage
A crash involving a school bus on I-77 in Chester County left an eighth-grade boy dead and sent students and adults to the hospital
Six people were injured in a fatal four-vehicle hit-and-run crash in Riverside
With volunteer numbers declining and emergency calls rising, Franklin County is expanding paid EMS staffing and launching creative recruitment efforts to keep up with demand
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
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
Two programs allow for call prediction and business management
The SMS service will offer an alternative for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing
Fire officials: Ambulances need to idle to power medical equipment without draining batteries
The special-response vehicle can be used as a command post to process crime scenes and provide security at community events
The removable device can be put together and installed within any 90 minutes inside any city bus
The $75 kits each contain an emergency leash, laminated directions and three snout-friendly masks
The $10 million competition will help develop a mobile solution that can diagnose patients and help them decide if they need professional help
New standard will be accepted if no changes to draft are made before June