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Montville police charged PIO Steven Frischling with “unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims.”
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Elizabeth Pollard was last seen looking for her cat on Dec. 2 and was believed to have fallen into the sinkhole in Marguerite
Peterborough Fire and Rescue ordered their new ambulance in 2022 and does not know when it will be delivered
Officials scaled down the work at a sinkhole in Marguerite in the search to find and rescue Elizabeth Pollard
Unlike other mass school shootings, no independent after-action review of the emergency response in Oxford has been conducted
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a call hiker experiencing a medical emergency at Koko Crater
The Huron Township Public Safety Department’s registry is a source of critical information for first responders when assisting seniors and others in emergency situations
Police said two kindergartners are in “extremely critical condition” after a shooting at a private Christian school in Palermo
Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson said that authorities no longer believe they will find Pollard alive, but that work to find her continues
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
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
North Ridgeville City officials approved the purchase of powered cots and automated CPR devices to replace aging gear