EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Two suspects were arrested after stealing an ambulance from Effingham Health System and leading police on a high-speed pursuit across three counties
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Navy corpsmen at NMRTC Twentynine Palms are riding along with Morongo Basin Ambulance paramedics
The wrongful death suit claims logging companies engaged in risky subcontracting practices and failed to vet operators, leading to the 2021 crash that killed a young firefighter/EMT
A 21-year-old former student opened fire at a Graz secondary school with two firearms before dying by suicide, police said
Twenty EMS professionals have received Fitch EMS Foundation scholarships, selected from a record 313 applications
With EMS now city-run, Kingston officials approved funding for a new ambulance to reduce the risk of all units being tied up, pending reimbursement through a state grant
The bipartisan EMS Counts Act aims to fix outdated federal job classifications that undercount cross-trained EMTs and paramedics, making it harder to identify service gaps
A woman is suing former EMT along with his parents and American Medical Response, claiming the ambulance company failed to vet his criminal past
FDNY marine crews rescued passengers from the water and rushed the injured to local hospitals
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem?
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
PRODUCT NEWS
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
Columbia Southern University Selects 2025 EMS Professional of the Year
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The move comes as part of a broader effort to standardize and enhance clinical practices
The fleet-centric ambulance manufacturer will observe Paramedic Services Week and National EMS Week with special activities and giveaways from May 18-24
The company will celebrate frontline heroes with engaging contests and special tributes across Canada and the U.S.