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FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center and deployed response teams and resources to Texas, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania
The 23-month extension would keep the temporary reimbursement boosts in place through December 2027
The Westford Fire Department has expanded its capabilities, allowing paramedics to provide early antibiotic treatment to patients with suspected septic shock
A new production dramatizes the creation of the nation’s first paramedic-staffed ambulance service and connects past public health struggles to issues still felt today
Lorain County commissioners approved a proclamation honoring 911 telecommunicators, urging broader recognition, mental health support and legal protections under Ohio law
Abraham Datte, a two-time City Section heavyweight champion, is also a student leader in Monroe High’s Fire Academy Magnet, pairing strength and discipline with training as he pursues a future in EMS
Capstone projects focused on compassion fatigue and 911 center resilience, highlighting some of the most pressing challenges facing today’s public safety systems
St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Educating patients about alternate forms of pain management could stem the tide of opioid overdoses
Expert opinion and guidelines can frame this important EMS health and safety issue and guide future research and progress
PRODUCT NEWS
National survey also finds 3 in 5 Americans believe that AI will lead to better heart care
The BD MiniDraw™ Capillary Blood Collection System enables lab-quality testing in convenient locations for patients, such as local pharmacies
Trainers across the country are including pyrotechnics, paid actors and virtual reality to better simulate realism for first responders
Cellphone carriers are now required to send first responders based on the location of the caller, rather than the nearest cell tower
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