EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Drone814, a new initiative in Greater Johnstown, will begin testing aerial delivery of defibrillators, EpiPens and other supplies to evaluate response times and potential healthcare cost savings
Minnesota Public Safety Dispatcher John Hutchins said access to traffic cameras were one of the best changes during his time on the job
A North Haven officer’s 9-year-old daughter’s quick thinking and guidance from a dispatcher helped revive her father during cardiac arrest
A Plainville student sparked a fire after intentionally damaging a laptop in part of a TikTok trend police say has led to multiple classroom fires across the state
Rain grounded helicopters during a hiker rescue near Deep Creek Hot Springs, forcing crews to hike over a mile into a canyon until skies cleared just enough for a helicopter hoist
Hazleton City firefighters responded to a mannequin on fire, but it turned out to be Jessica Lockwood’s body wrapped in a tarp
“I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Cameron Hamilton said
After 45 years of service, AMR will shut down its Lewis County office at the end of May as the county transitions to a new three-year contract with Medix, driven largely by more favorable rates
Honolulu unveiled 16 new and refurbished EMS vehicles—including its first MCI bus—to enhance emergency response across Oahu, with each rig blessed in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance
As prices soar on gas, lumber and consumer goods, EMS cannot follow market forces to increase prices for our services
Should Kansas providers face discipline for not transporting a patient who was breathing?
What the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 means for treatment and transport reimbursement post COVID-19
PRODUCT NEWS
“This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to consistently elevating standards in technology and service excellence, supported by our valued customers and community. We appreciate everyone who helped make this possible,” President & CEO of Operative IQ EJ Aufderheide stated
Construction on the new facility began in May and will result in a 17,000 total square foot paint production building
Save 16% with eufy discount code SVSOLAR throughout June
Technimount EMS is pleased to introduce to the Canadian market the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized, a multi-purpose life-saving device to stop massive bleeding in the junctional regions of the body and pelvis.
To prepare for the 2024 hurricane and wildfire seasons, the Un-carrier has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts with more network hardening, new response vehicles, additional deployed 2.5GHz spectrum and a new community support program