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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
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
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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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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
PerSys Medical releases smallest automatic IO device on market
MSAT-G2 designed for rural, remote, disaster-prone areas
Heart rhythms can be tracked with ultrathin, flexible implant
Newly-revised FCC includes a proposal to spend as much as $16 billion in the next decade
WTX-4100 Tactical Microphone and PRYMEBLU newest products from innovation company
Broadband is coming, but experts disagree on when and how
Radio manufacturer rolls out new radios and plans for digital radios
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