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First responders negotiated with the man in Lake Quinsigamond before taking him into custody
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Boulder Valley students work on EMT certification while interning with a fire department
Man doused himself with a liquid inside a barricaded area across from the Manhattan Criminal Court
Emergency Medical Service for Children Program offers agencies to conduct an in-depth assessment of their pediatric readiness
The Vegas Has a Heart event detected ECG irregularities in two athletes
A Hopkinsville board member proposed a wage reduction of about $20 per EMS paycheck, though some board members disputed this figure, preferring pay cuts to job losses
Independent autopsy of Jameek Lowery counters the state’s cause of death due to cardiac arrest while under the influence of bath salts
The program takes its name from the first-ever ambulance service composed of primarily Black paramedics
A Horry County man called 911 three times before getting an answer while his wife was having a seizure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI
How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
5.11 Tactical, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Carhartt and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
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