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The proposed agreement would have Auburn City Ambulance provide interfacility transports for Auburn Community Hospital, creating a new revenue stream as the city weighs EMS staffing cuts
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Collections dropped nearly 50% last year to $8.5M, compared to 2021 and 2022′s collections of $15.8 and $14.4M
Members of Medic 27, Engine 10 and EMS 2 were the first to use whole blood on a patient since the program started
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National 911 Program has gathered a variety of resources to help you celebrate your colleagues and other 911 centers
Beaufort County officials requested bids for transport service from Daufuskie Island to Hilton Head
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez testified to include parts of the PARA-EMT Act into the National Defense Authorization Act
LAFD paramedics, USAR team worked to lift the forklift off the worker
The study used AHRQ data to examine how often adults who needed urgent medical care for illnesses or injuries and reported either “sometimes” or “never” receiving the care as soon as they wanted
Lifeline Ambulance personnel were recognized for their commitment to high-quality EMS
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
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
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