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Spokane County Fire District 9 will begin operating its own ambulance service July 1, becoming the county’s only fire district independent of AMR
A new city audit says a 2019 triage protocol helped slow firefighter turnout, contributing to missed emergency response goals across San Diego for three years in a row
Founded in 1976, a small group of volunteers built what is now West Hancock Ambulance Service, serving multiple communities
Beginning July 1, the Lexington Fire Protection District will become the primary ambulance provider for the Octavia Fire Protection District, covering four communities with BLS service
Firefighters rappelled down a cliff near the Cliff House to reach a barefoot woman trapped above the surf
The agency is again accepting applications for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program after a court order, but new rules could make it harder for smaller communities to compete for funding
Two Woodstock EMTs are paying out of pocket for stab- and bullet-resistant vests as their agency says budget limits prevent issuing the gear to all responders
Cooper EMS paramedics can now administer extended-release buprenorphine in the field, giving overdose patients longer treatment coverage and more time to connect with follow-up care
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
EMS improvement and research scientists join the podcast to discuss red lights and sirens project
Infectious disease expert Dr. Alexander P. Isakov shares tips for encountering monkeypox
Emergency service officials issue warning after paramedic found dead in gym accident
Mike Taigman and Nicole Holm join the podcast to discuss resiliency and chaplaincy
Focusing on swift triage, being good at the basics and having a plan for exfiltrating the wounded are essential steps to immediate lifesaving measures
PRODUCT NEWS
Live in-person special topics workshops for first responders, family members, and first responder clinicians
The John Wesley Foster Act requires schools to have mandated training, AEDs and response plans
First Due is recognized as the fastest-growing fire and EMS software company in the United States, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction
TRAUMAGEL is designed for temporary external use for controlling moderate to severe bleeding
Enhancing prehospital blood transfusion capabilities with advanced technology
A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver’s seat and stealing the ambulance
Hexagon pledges interoperability of solutions and transparent collaboration with police
Hatzulas Nefashos Volunteer EMS, based in South Jersey, unveiled the EMS-wrapped Cybertruck on social media
Delta Development’s integrated approach streamlines agency procedures and improves efficiency
The Hooley Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence for community health and safety