EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Residents in formerly redlined neighborhoods face slower response times, highlighting ongoing disparities tied to historic housing discrimination
With just 69% of life-threatening calls met in 9 minutes, Dutchess and Ulster leaders seek federal funding to bolster EMS staffing, equipment and coordination
A student shot two of his Evergreen High School peers before shooting himself and later dying
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
Residents packed a heated meeting to oppose replacing Tabernacle Rescue Squad with a shared EMS service, prompting officials to revisit the decision
Crossville councilman proposes tapping the Gary Sinise Foundation and other grants to fund a phased EMS program, avoiding a projected 30-cent property tax hike
Holland firefighters contained a hazardous materials leak at the LG Energy Solutions battery plant
Security video shows an unidentified man entering the Bellerose home and leaving minutes before alarms sounded
A $100K-plus Assistance to Firefighters Grant is covering training and equipment so the Spring Lake Fire Department can staff two ALS-certified firefighter-paramedics each shift
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Public policy debate, reduced access to prescription narcotics and societal desire to make real change are needed to confront the deadly opioid epidemic
The EMS1 Advisory Board reacts to second-degree homicide charges brought against EMT Crystin Keys after a fatal ambulance crash
California legislators need to hear from the state’s 75,000 EMS providers in support of, or opposed to the EMS Workers Bill of Rights
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
To stay in EMS for the long haul, follow these simple lifting tips to save your back
The selection of one trauma center over another should not be the basis for making operational changes
PRODUCT NEWS
Ventilators and monitors will be safely secured inside the 19 MEDIC EMS ambulances
Contra Costa Health officials say water and swab samples from a Richmond spa contained high levels of legionella bacteria
Simulation in Motion Montana was in Kalispell delivering essential skills and knowledge in a realistic setting
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One requested additional specialized help to complete the rope rescue
The incident is the first time someone at Rockaway Beach has been bitten by a shark in 70 years
Recent violent events have pushed Wake County officials to buy additional protection for first responders
Cambria County Box 11 was formed in January as a rehab unit providing food, water, tents, heaters, fans and clothing
SIM-IA has been visiting cities on the RAGBRAI route to offer EMS training through clinical scenarios
CAD upgrade in Owensboro eliminates previous extra steps and sends call information directly to ambulance service
First responders faced difficult terrain while working together to reach, package and remove an unconscious, bleeding patient