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Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to position staff and supplies in response to an outbreak of the Type A H5N1 virus
A partnership between State Radio and 988 will allow dispatchers to connect a 911 caller with a trained counselor
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures
Allegheny County’s Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
Indiana utility company awarded grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to first responders and public safety education projects
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene
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