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Former Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced to the mandatory minimum of five years in prison
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A man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead after being stuck 25 feet up in a palm tree
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
Texas health officials have reported 24 measles cases in the past two weeks, with Gaines County — having one of the highest rates for vaccine exemptions — among the affected areas
North Star Health Alliance was denied a CON to create an ambulance service for inter-facility patient transfers
Video shows the singer’s private jet skidding off the runway at Scottsdale Airport; the singer was not on the aircraft at the time of the crash
The nurse at the Kaiser Permanente’s Redwood City Medical Center was pinned between a hospital bed and the machine
The responders said in a report that they were hungry a fatigued; a firefighter/EMT involved in the case has been fired
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
Technimount introduced a new bracket designed to securely transport WEINMANN Emergency MEDUVENT Standard ventilators in ground EMS settings
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
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