EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
ProTeam Tactical Performance cut the ribbon on a second-floor, state-of-the-art facility at the West Chester firehouse
The American Heart Association’s 2025 update to CPR and ECC introduces new algorithms and protocols aimed at boosting EMS and bystander effectiveness
Gov. Kathy Hochul cited $25 million in annual costs as the reason for rejecting it, sparking backlash from EMS unions
Haines City firefighters say a 79-year-old man became combative during treatment and produced a firearm
Organizations say the ongoing shutdown has left federal firefighters working without pay, blocked vital fire and EMS grants, and cut Medicare ambulance reimbursements
Wake County Commissioners approved 12 new EMS positions to keep pace with rapid growth and an aging population
Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves
A former Nashville paramedic claims the city failed to accommodate his PTSD after a 2022 multi-fatality incident and retaliated when he sought help
After struggling to launch its own ambulance service, the Town of Tonawanda will hire four EMTs and share coverage with Twin City Ambulance under a new two-year hybrid agreement
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Sinister mass casualty violent attacks require additional preplanning and post-MCI recovery efforts from EMS
Communication is vital to maintaining privacy and EMS public relations when a patient is pronounced in a public setting
Further research is needed to determine if naloxone access laws actually increase distribution and use of naloxone, and high-risk behavior by patients with opioid use disorder
EMS providers must be prepared to protect their communities at a moment’s notice
PRODUCT NEWS
Revenue increases double digits year-over-year with boost from increasing health system deployments, acquisitions, and the rapid adoption of innovative telemedicine solutions for various government entities
Collaboration will enable EMS providers to more effectively respond to emergencies and share data with hospitals when transferring patients
Alarming surge in needlestick injuries tackled with essential guide to proper medical waste disposal
BioMedical Waste Solutions encourages healthcare facilities and EMS professionals to read its comprehensive guide for assistance with the proper disposal of sharps and medical waste
Vital for swift fentanyl detection amid rising overdose risks, these kits provide rapid on-the-spot screening in diverse samples, aiding healthcare, law enforcement, and EMS
The Ventway Sparrow product line is a family of portable, robust, high-performance ventilators designed for in-hospital transport, emergency services, military, and homecare environments
Propelling lifesaving measures with user-friendly innovations in 2024
Epidemiologist Morgan K. Anderson, author of the research using the ImageTrend Collaborate™ database, won best poster abstract at the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) annual meeting
First responders in Maury County used log chains, two straps to keep the pickup from falling into the river
The new ambulances, designed to be lightweight, come equipped with a powered trolley bed system and a powered carry chair for patient transport
