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EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dover Area Ambulance Club station
After spotting smoke, EMT Ryan O’Reilly rushed into a burning house and helped multiple occupants escape before flames engulfed the structure
In Terre Haute, where call volume is rising and about 20% are non-urgent, the Crosswalk to Care program connects low-acuity callers to nurse-guided care, easing strain on EMS
An Akron paramedic was punched in the face during a call when family members objected to a patient not being taken to the hospital
The Hennepin EMS union warns of burnout and a potential exodus as records show paramedics repeatedly falling below minimum staffing levels while 911 calls climb
The Grapevine City Council approved a $325,000 first-responder squad truck and the closing of Engine 1, saying the shift matches rising EMS demand
A roof failure triggered a progressive collapse across all seven levels of a parking garage under construction, officials said, as crews work to safely search the unstable structure
A tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded at Carolina Beverage Group,prompting a federal investigation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here are five research pearls from Cathy Hostettler, DNP after she studied MedStar’s Heart Failure Readmission Avoidance Program
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
The most crucial part is to ensure the rigs you have or are requesting are matched to the threats facing the community
EMS agencies are cautioned to understand the risk of triaging patients to a ride-sharing service instead of sending an ambulance
A special report published in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine explains why all mass gatherings are not created equal
Montana legislators have endorsed a bill to prevent financial ruin for patients who urgently need air ambulance transport
PRODUCT NEWS
The ZOLL Claims Clarity data enhances EMS providers’ understanding of their markets and ability to make data-driven decisions
Trainer T3 offers new immersive features with real-life equipment and physics-based object motion
Advancements in mask technology and customization drive growth in protective masks for healthcare workers and emergency responders
Debbie Virgilio was well-known to Auburn first responders in her final days
Register now for the webinar hosted by ACETECH
Merging top providers of EMS certification training, continuing education, and critical care education will serve professionals throughout their careers
The report on the shooting in Virginia Beach that killed 12 people covered more training for first responders and teaching civilians how to slow victim bleeding
The “Remember Two Things” alum is back to offer actionable tips for field providers; new episodes drop twice each month
First responders were called to the daycare on reports of three unconscious children