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Sublette officials say increased demand and lost grant funding are forcing a push to staff a newly deployed ambulance
A private ambulance driven by a relative ran a red light and crashed into another car, leaving an infant dead and the child’s mother hospitalized, police said
Union leaders warn up to 1,500 EMTs and paramedics may leave in 2026 as pay disparities with firefighters worsen staffing shortages and response times
Lillian Bonsignore, the first former EMT to lead the FDNY, reflects on the department’s uneasy 1996 merger with EMS
Advocates and lawmakers warn staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program are causing treatment delays for sick 9/11 responders and survivors
Programs that send mental health clinicians instead of police to crisis calls are expanding nationwide, but inconsistent funding and limited Medicaid reimbursement threaten their long-term stability
The new Quick Response Unit designation allows Ferndale firefighters to respond to medical calls and reduce long ambulance wait times in their rural community
The new free service notifies trained Danville community members when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest, helping start CPR and locate an AED
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
EMS scenes are as safe as we can make them, but that’s not the same thing as being safe
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
Recognize, prevent growing ransomware as a service and drive-by downloading threats with these tips
PRODUCT NEWS
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
EMS Products
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
MindRhythm’s device, Harmony, is a feasible tool for use in the prehospital setting
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Versatility and customization on display in Indianapolis
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Members of Medic 27, Engine 10 and EMS 2 were the first to use whole blood on a patient since the program started