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The off-duty paramedic couple sprang into action during their anniversary dinner, rushing to save an elderly woman who was choking
Hackensack University Medical Center’s paramedics can now administer blood transfusions in the field thanks to a new state waiver and expanded blood bank license
A wave of new bills throughout the country would establish peer networks, crisis hotlines and insurance coverage for trauma-related conditions like PTSD
A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution
Ventura County paramedics performed their first in-field whole blood transfusion during a critical stabbing response in Oxnard
Drone814, a new initiative in Greater Johnstown, will begin testing aerial delivery of defibrillators, EpiPens and other supplies to evaluate response times and potential healthcare cost savings
A shooting at a Dallas high school left three students wounded and fourth injured, prompting a major emergency response
The theme, “We Care. For Everyone,” celebrates the roles and contributions of EMS providers in the communities they serve
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 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
EMS Today in Baltimore was the first show Spencer had a booth at
Historic emergency vehicle comes with a stretcher and two oxygen tanks from the 60s
Three-in-one vital signs monitor can send hours of data to a hospital in a matter of seconds