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After absorbing Princess Anne’s ambulance service, officials warn Somerset County could be pushed to take over another struggling EMS system as divisions over funding and responsibility persist
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With hurricane season and the World Cup approaching, the agency reinstated employees and extended contracts to shore up its workforce
The bipartisan package funds most of Homeland Security, but leaves immigration enforcement money for a separate GOP budget fight
Two off-duty paramedics helped deliver the girl, improvising with passenger blankets and a shoelace before the plane landed in Portland
The agreement aims to stabilize EMS in Chester after Crozer Health’s closure, with VMSC reporting faster response times in its first year
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
The fee is aimed at Bellingham care facilities that call 911 for non-emergency lifts or moves, while keeping fire crews available for medical emergencies
Cumberland County officials say EMS revenue is improving, but collections remain $656,828 under budget for the fiscal year
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
The death of firefighter trainee Peyton Morse is a tragic reminder that we need to change our culture, mindset and response to complaints of respiratory distress
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
The AAA/Newton 360 turnover survey measures the cost of replacing EMTs and paramedics
Commerical space flight is a new medical frontier for paramedics to treat the ill or injured and bring lessons back to earth
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome attorney David C. Holland to talk from a legal perspective about the use of medical marijuana by public safety members
PRODUCT NEWS
The bulk of the budget — specifically, $534 million — will fund network enhancements, including anticipated investments to expand coverage on FirstNet
Over 4,500 EMS providers across West Michigan gain access to advanced clinical support tool for improved patient care
Part of a large tree fell onto a cabin in Oceana County, trapping the counselor in her bed
A teen hiking in the Spanish Fork Canyon area was trapped when a boulder fell on top of him, breaking his leg
“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
Level-up your relaxation time at home with these devices that make it easy to unwind with a book, series or movie
DocGo stood out as one of the top companies to meet employee needs
With Flag Day, Father’s Day and July 4 coming up, now is a great time to order and display an embroidered, all-weather, made in the USA flag at your home, department or business
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