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The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors
An early morning fire in an electrical room sent smoke through BMC Brighton, forcing firefighters, EMS and hospital staff to evacuate more than two dozen patients
Fire officials said one worker died and another was hospitalized after a tunnel collapsed at the Canyon Tunnel Project worksite in Stanislaus County
A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability
North Ridgeville City officials approved the purchase of powered cots and automated CPR devices to replace aging gear
A roughly 70-vehicle pileup on snowy Interstate 70 west of Denver shut down eastbound lanes in Clear Creek County
Critics say repealing union rights for Salisbury police, firefighters and other employees could deepen staffing shortages and threaten public safety as city leaders cite mounting financial strain
Authorities say a Barry County man asked for medical help, then drove off in a Green County EMS ambulance and led deputies on an 11.5-mile pursuit before being arrested
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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




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CPRMC first in South Carolina to elevate EMS collaboration in coordinated care and response efficiency with this technology
Through Project Pink, Life-Assist showcases a path of meaningful engagement in the fight against breast cancer
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data
The global ambulance services market size is expected to reach $82.4 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.90% from 2024 to 2030
A move to integrate transformative technologies like machine learning and Generative AI into ESO’s product suite
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
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