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Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont
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The National Park Service said the man was taking a short walk in the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in 123-degree heat when he either broke or lost his flip-flops
The Toms River mayor directed dispatchers to stop sending calls to Silverton EMS due to alleged criminal financial irregularities
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is using grant funding to purchase and place 500 Narcan kits on apparatus and be available to AMR
More than 250 healthcare professionals for Team USA will now have official uniforms instead of having to be responsible for their own attire
A vehicle that slowed down for an oncoming Springfield Township ambulance was struck from behind and sent into the path of the ambulance
Houston first responders found the baby inside a bag in the dumpster
County/state 911 authorities can require service providers to complete two upgrade phases: converting to digital platforms and meeting international next-gen 911 standards
Syracuse moviegoers complained of eye and respiratory irritation
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
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
Launching Q2–Q3 2026, ACIQ reads ePCR narratives, codes claims with transparent reasoning, and supports EMS billing teams without replacing them
Demers Ambulances will participate in EMS Week May 17-23, 2026, with individual giveaways and interactive engagement to bring meaningful recognition to first responders
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)