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Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks
A gas explosion ignited a four-alarm blaze at a Bronx high-rise, killing one tenant, injuring a firefighter and sending multiple residents to area hospitals
From advanced airways to helicopter landings, EMS crews trained side by side with AirLife Virginia to sharpen lifesaving care
The Medically Vulnerable People shelter provides on-site health care, accessible housing and case management for unhoused seniors, a growing population nationwide
Matthew Paille, a former EMT who joined Cheshire Medical Center’s ICU during the height of the pandemic, received the Hubbard Nursing Award for excellence in patient care
After 35 years flying for American Airlines, Mike Sterry is preparing for retirement and a deeper commitment to the Lakeside Quick Response Unit
Kansas City Station 10 firefighters’ Facebook post goes viral ahead of a winter storm, poking fun at risky travel excuses, including nail appointments, while urging residents to stay off icy roads
FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center and deployed response teams and resources to Texas, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Four hours after an EMS crew released Paul Tarashuk, he was struck and killed by a vehicle; David Givot breaks down issues of patient abandonment, negligence and responsibility
Why it is time to do away with different rules for different providers under the Firefighter Bill of Rights
Tactical emergency medical support medics were able to get to victims of the Pittsburgh shooting quickly and render aid
The human body is an ideal training tool, but fire/EMS training protocols and the law must be followed
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
PRODUCT NEWS
A ticket to Axon Week 2024 gets you access to both TASERCON and Axon Accelerate
Industry-leading distributor proudly brings necessary decontamination technology to first responders, hospitals, private transportation companies, volunteer organizations and more
EMS Products
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
Research underscores the life-saving impact of administering whole blood transfusions as quickly as possible
EMS Products
Code Red Fire boots are constructed to meet NFPA certification
First Due’s comprehensive suite is designed specifically for EMS operations and includes highly configurable NEMSIS v.3.4 and 3.5 compliant ePCR software and applications for scheduling, assets, training, events, and more.
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
EMS Products
As part of a $6.3 billion investment, FirstNet will become the exclusive wireless network to offer first responders uninterrupted priority and preemption across the entire AT&T 5G spectrum
A custom-developed CAD interface for omnicore dispatch sends an alert and message for CAD job dispatch information directly to the user’s radios ensuring no job is missed when the paramedics are away from the in-vehicle CAD terminals
A rope rescue system was used to raise a Fontana woman from an old septic tank 25 feet below the ground