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Representative Jaime Greene’s bill would prevent adverse action by employers if employees are absent from work due to responding to an emergency
Audio of the 911 call reveals the woman confirming she wanted to be taken to a hospital so she could charge her phone
Tri-Township Fire and Rescue’s new recruitment effort focuses on non-firefighter EMS staffing
Officials said one patient had been flown to a trauma center after a vehicle crashed into a staging area at the Huron County Fair
Military medics at the University Medical Center benefit from the opportunities to treat serious injuries under supervision
First responders faced several rescues from vehicles and homes as storm system hit states
The John Wesley Foster Act requires schools to have mandated training, AEDs and response plans
John Papendick held many positions in the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps and will be remembered for his caring and giving heart
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.




PRODUCT NEWS
Technimount introduced a new bracket designed to securely transport WEINMANN Emergency MEDUVENT Standard ventilators in ground EMS settings
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
Experience the all-new FXP 174 ambulance with industry-first FX Action Seats during FDIC 2026 from April 23-25, 2026
Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Visit Booth 5574 to see how the CCL 166 Type III delivers 16 inches more interior space and 25% more ALS storage — engineered specifically for the pressures of modern fleet procurement
ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence
By pairing FERNO’s patient handling expertise with Technimount’s medical device mounting systems, the agreement aims to strengthen safety and efficiency for EMS providers across Canada
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