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An EMT driving by rushed in to help rescue residents from the burning Longview duplex
Two EMTs suffered head and facial injuries, while three colleagues were hurt forcing entry to reach them during the chaotic response
Muskegon County health officials hope expanding access to overdose-reversal kits at hospitals and public health sites will save lives
Jefferson Health’s Blue Envelope program is expanding to Luzerne County, giving drivers on the autism spectrum a tool to help make traffic stops safer and less stressful
A mobile simulation lab run by the Omaha Fire Department and Creighton University is bringing hands-on paramedic training directly to crews across the city
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging state officials to search for long-sought documents, as survivors and first responders continue to seek answers about what government agencies knew
Officials say hazards have been neutralized at the East Providence facility, where a machinery blast triggered a mass casualty response
EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dover Area Ambulance Club station
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The initial chaos requires quick, creative incident mitigation solutions, while recovery requires long-term planning
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the top news stories from the week
Our co-hosts discuss the challenges of educating and training citizens in light of the Las Vegas shooting
First Care training empower citizens to stop the bleed and transition from hapless bystanders to lifesavers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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