EMS News
Need the most up-to-date news on prehospital field operations, staffing, training, management and provider safety? Catch up on the latest industry news on EMS1.
BREAKING NEWS
Warren-Wentworth Ambulance Service abruptly shut down after its remaining staff quit, leaving two New Hampshire towns scrambling to fill the emergency coverage gap
Munson Healthcare in Traverse City reports improved conditions among the 11 injured, with only one still listed as serious
The relocation, funded by $1.3M in ARPA funds, brings faster access and more space for Oologah-Talala crews and vehicles
A 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
FEMA acting administrator David Richardson defended the agency’s response, denying claims of delays and calling the federal-state coordination a model for disaster response
Citing improved morale and leadership, Forsyth County will no longer fill the emergency services director position
With EMS response times rising after Andover’s ED closure, Ashtabula County officials are exploring rural healthcare hubs and mobile emergency solutions to close the gap
EMTs Bacarri Stanley and Michael Bache sprang into action when a 911 call led them to an unexpected twin delivery
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment, and readiness efforts
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness
Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore
Improve your patient care and decrease your legal liability risk with conscious, deliberate practices
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
Commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing leader expands into emergency vehicle market with addition of one of North America’s leading brand portfolios with a global sales track record
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
To address the unique demands of different transport settings, the solution is offered in two versions: one tailored for ground transport, the other for aviation
The transition to OneDose and OneWeight reflects Cherokee County Ambulance’s long-term commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in emergency car
Ensure safe, compliant and efficient blood transfusions with the Blood Tracking module, real-time monitoring and control to keep lifesaving supplies ready
Patient Simulation & Education
New high-fidelity simulators at Touro’s clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures