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Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont
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Goshen EMS Captain Kit Castetter also serves as a Medflight nurse and a NICU nurse for Beacon Ground Transport
Captain Jeffrey Little removed the flags from three stations and asked to be exempt from having to raise them
Attendees receive direct, real-time feedback from EMS leaders worldwide
Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc. had spent three weeks in prison
Sacramento’s Squad 102 will be staffed by paramedics and is expected to respond to over 3,000 calls a year
Sick workers arrived at the Sunnyside hospital after being exposed to low levels of radiation
The program covers tuition, books and fees in exchange for two years of service
An explosion inside a Youngstown building collapsed the first floor into the basement
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)