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Jan-Care recognized U.S. Rep. Carol Miller for her work on ambulance reimbursement, treatment-in-place policies and rural health access
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Students, including budding EMTs and nursing assistants, will learn higher-level patient treatment skills in the TMC Health Simulation Lab
The child dropped a cookie and instead picked up a piece of plastic and went unconscious almost immediately; responding paramedics treated the child with naloxone
The 14-month-old child fell about 10 feet deep into a pipe around 12 inches in diameter; a Moundridge Police officer’s creative approach was instrumental in his rescue
OneBlood said the attack had disabled its information technology, forcing it to operate at a reduced capacity in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas
Multnomah County agreed to temporarily change the staffing model that AMR officials said is contributing to a shortage of medical units on the road
Citing “organizational leadership and cultural challenges” addressed in letters, the board placed the Black Forest Fire/Rescue chief on administrative leave
“The EMT I was specifically with was very adamant on trying to get the patient out of the back of the vehicle, which I applaud him for,” a good Samaritan said
The lawsuit alleges that the recruit suffered a head injury but was cleared by paramedics to continue the “hazing ritual,” which ultimately caused his leg injuries
TRENDING NEWS
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