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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
Chicopee students are partnered with a local ambulance company to have certification by graduation
The Adam Finseth Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in the Emergency Medicine Paramedic or Emergency Medicine Technology programs
EMT Hilda Vannata worked at Ground Zero and died in 2023 from 9/11-related pancreatic cancer
Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock also served as a paramedic for Manlius Fire Department, Rural Metro and WAVES Ambulance.
Jacob Fuerte was on his way to training when he stopped to help at a vehicle crash
Coroner’s report states Reginal Payne suffered cardiac arrest after being restrained face down, in the prone position
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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