EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Frederick County paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers were recognized by Shock Trauma for helping save a teen who suffered catastrophic injuries
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Agencies in Lima and Allen County work on peer support, EAP and training to help their public safety personnel
AMR’s ‘Freddie’ helps EMTs, paramedics deal with traumatic calls
Cardiologist Barry Ramo, founder of Project Heart Start, started compressions on the woman as 200-300 people were engaged in training
Data on deaths related to methamphetamine and synthetic opioids show a sudden increase
Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide
An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths
EMT Chastian McWhorter, 26, was killed on April 1 after the ambulance he was in crashed into a semi-truck
Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo
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)