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A possible fuel-related explosion aboard a 40-foot cabin cruiser near the Haulover Sandbar sparked a mass-casualty response
A Riverside County firefighter/paramedic faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors alleged he sexually assaulted three women, including one at a Temecula fire station
Jan-Care recognized U.S. Rep. Carol Miller for her work on ambulance reimbursement, treatment-in-place policies and rural health access
Lee County commissioners voted to negotiate with FirstHealth after talks with MedEx fell through ahead of a June 30 contract deadline
Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care unit will transport critically ill infants and children across North Alabama and southern Tennessee.
Everman firefighters rescued a victim from a home where several people suffered burns, including a 1-year-old flown to a Dallas hospital with major injuries.
Pittsburgh first responders handled hundreds of EMS calls during the 2026 NFL Draft, which drew a record 805,000 visitors over three days
Kanawha County EMT Alyssa Middleton pleaded not guilty to three felony charges in the death of John Lucas, who authorities say was struck and dragged by an ambulance outside an Elkview station
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The National EMS Advisory Council offers updates on EMS issues from roadway safety to ET3 and COVID response
6 ways to manage the dextrose and glucagon shortage
A passenger from the Missouri Amtrak derailment shares details of the response involving nearly 20 local and state agencies
“The problem here is not that the providers were making a diagnosis, it’s what they were doing with the diagnosis”
“The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states”
EMS recognition and appreciation in the house of medicine




PRODUCT NEWS
Cameras & Video Systems
Flagler County Fire Rescue is adding 360-degree cameras to the back of their ambulances after a medic allegedly sexually assaulted a patient
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
New mounting system for neonatal critical care transport
One significant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp, awarded nearly $10 million to implement a tele-EMS system
Braun Ambulances is introducing Select by Braun, a new program with pre-selectable customization for customers who desire market-trending features but require shorter lead times and greater cost efficiency
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
The Butterfly iQ+, EchoNous’ KOSMOS, and GE HealthCare’s Vscan Air will be on display for conference attendees
View live demonstrations at the North American Rescue booth #2317 during the conference
Students in Learn4Life’s EMT program learn to stay calm under pressure
OneWeight’s two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly
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