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A state grant helped the LeRoy Ambulance Service replace an older intercept unit and an ambulance
A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding
The Kenosha Fire Department became the state’s first fire-based EMS to carry whole blood on all front-line ambulances
Lexington’s Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million
With medical calls surging and staffing stretched thin, Palo Alto plans to expand its ambulance service using civilian EMTs
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
The Kingston Fire Department is on track to receive reimbursements five times the amount collected in 2024
An Austin-Travis County EMS spokesperson said two were rescued from under the debris of the house that exploded and a third from a partially collapsed house next door
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
Responders highlight cases of lack of training, protective equipment and medicine
The handles on the device enable staff to utilize a trapeze grip, designed to decrease the risk of back injuries during transfer
The app, created by InspiringApps, is billed as an ‘inexpensive, easy-to-use PCR for use on Apple’s iPad’
Rugged Notebooks showed off the durability and strength of the ARMOR X10gx Rugged Tablet in an eye-catching demonstration
The new product can be used to lift a patient on to a gurney, before the patient is then placed into the ambulance
EnRoute partners with TrafficLand to couple computer aided dispatch with live traffic video feed
Mayor: ‘It’s a big step forward in public safety’
Ray Pelletier and his partner were trying to save a man who was being attacked by two pit bulls when they themselves became targets
TeleStaff freed up precious time for Escambia County EMS staff working overtime in the Gulf
Shelter system designed for most demanding conditions