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Up to 10,000 employees face layoffs as part of a major overhaul led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following President Trump’s move to end their collective bargaining rights
One patient suffered burns to 90% of his body in the early-morning apartment explosion
A veteran paramedic who lost a kidney over 50 years ago due to a traumatic accident and now faces declining health, is eager to get back on the job
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s Paramedic Science program will be graduating paramedics in four semesters rather than five in the traditional program
David Childs’ design of the 1,776-foot-tall skyscraper, once known as the Freedom Tower, is the centerpiece of the redevelopment of Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks
Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods a documentary captures the chaos and heroism
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive
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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
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
Experience the all-new FXP 174 ambulance with industry-first FX Action Seats during FDIC 2026 from April 23-25, 2026
Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Visit Booth 5574 to see how the CCL 166 Type III delivers 16 inches more interior space and 25% more ALS storage — engineered specifically for the pressures of modern fleet procurement
ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence
By pairing FERNO’s patient handling expertise with Technimount’s medical device mounting systems, the agreement aims to strengthen safety and efficiency for EMS providers across Canada
North Ridgeville City officials approved the purchase of powered cots and automated CPR devices to replace aging gear
The Chicopee Fire Department’s fire apparatus and reserve rigs will now carry expanded EMS gear to treat respiratory distress, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies and other critical injuries