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Scott County supervisors approved a high-visibility yellow design for newly purchased MEDIC ambulances, pointing to studies showing fewer crashes compared with darker vehicle colors
A 15-month pilot program will explore diverting non-violent, non-emergency calls in Iowa City and Johnson County, to trained field mediators
As Medford prepares to replace Armstrong Ambulance with Cataldo after 25 years, a city councilor is urging officials to slow the process
A vehicle crashed into an occupied San Francisco church, injuring seven people and forcing evacuations as firefighters shored up the damaged building
Whiteout conditions on Interstate 196 near Grand Rapids, triggered a massive crash involving cars and semitrailer trucks and leaving numerous people injured
McGonigle Ambulance employees were recognized for lifesaving service and compassion as the new monthly High 5 to Heroes program
A University of Maryland criminologist reports that shortages of precursor chemicals, not reduced demand, likely drove the nationwide decline in fentanyl overdoses
Search and Rescue of Mineral County operates under the sheriff’s office to provide rapid, coordinated rescues for residents and outdoor recreation visitors
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
It is paramount first responders learn what happened after the shooting began in the worst mass-shooting event in U.S. history
A study that finds trauma patients fare better when they don’t wait for EMS to arrive sparks uproar, questions
EMS leaders must promote a culture that values professionalism and excellence, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation or religion
Advocate for your patients while acting mindfully, cooperating with other public safety organizations and doing the right thing
EMS, fire providers should follow lessons from Hurricane Katrina while mobilizing to operate in a large arena of catastrophe
Several agencies have published recommendations to protect frontline public safety providers from accidental occupational opioid exposures
PRODUCT NEWS
Four people were trapped inside after their car snapped a utility pole and came to rest against the roof of a house in Pulaski.
ImageTrend selected as the exclusive partner for Mecklenburg EMS Agency’s data management needs
First responders in Westborough use airbags, cribbing to lift the 53-foot-long box trailer off the victim
New agreement allows Premier members to take advantage of special pricing and terms prenegotiated by Premier for Respiratory Therapy Products
The report focused on trending injury data such as penetrating trauma, fractures, hospital events and the Injury Severity Score summary
Painesville Fire Chief Tom Hummel said the powered chairs will reduce the risk of back and shoulder injuries
HOPS is a key element of Horton’s safe design and features four-point harnesses and airbags to protect emergency care providers
The MMC (Multiplex Modular Connected) is a revolutionized electrical system that will intelligently power ambulance fleets across the US market through connectivity and high performance
The VenTrainer app enables new training opportunities in the world of mechanical ventilation