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BREAKING NEWS
Chief Barton “Butch” Inks, who prioritized physical and mental health initiatives while leading the St. Paul Fire Department, retired this week after a 31-year career shaped by fire, EMS and loss
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said the federal funding will support a new Staten Island EMS classroom site, upgrades at Squad 8 and other FDNY firehouses
The Glendale Fire Department partnered with Midwestern University to give crews hands-on experience with intubation, chest tubes and other techniques
Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs
The new AirCare 2, based in Griffin, extends helicopter ambulance coverage across metro Atlanta and western Georgia
The Cleveland Clinic’s proposal to open an adult Level 1 trauma center is drawing pushback from MetroHealth
MART pairs State Patrol pilots with St. Paul firefighter-rescuers to support search-and-rescue missions statewide
Built by Naffco, the American-standard ambulance features a rail gear system that allows it to travel on railway tracks and roads
Tampa Fire Rescue marked Valentine’s Day with a set of lighthearted, fire and EMS-themed cards with playful puns
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A growing population with more chronically ill patients and budget pressures demands all EMS agencies work diligently to provide appropriate services to their community
Being overweight is a threat to our patients, to our health and to our livelihood
Call on your elected officials to support legislation pending in the U.S. Congress to set aside federal land for a National EMS Memorial
EMS providers need to admit that prehospital patient care errors can and do happen to begin addressing this serious cause of patient injury and death
Reinstating the Illinois Public Duty law may be warranted, but not because of the case that led to it being abolished by the state Supreme Court
Take responsibility for building and improving a department culture through good words and deeds, not disparaging ones
PRODUCT NEWS
“The engine started smoking, and they pulled over. And quickly, the engine caught on fire,” Chief Kazuo Todd said
Prepared Live aims to give Oconee County dispatchers a better look at the situation they are sending first responders into
By remounting rigs, the St. Charles County Ambulance District extends the life of their ambulance boxes and saves taxpayers money, Deputy Chief Jeremey Hollrah said
The expansion of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department includes a $1.9-million outlay to purchase five new ambulances
If passed, the bill would allow state counties to charge a “fire protection fee” to help bridge the funding gap of additional paid staff
“The outpouring was phenomenal,” Lake Norden Chief of Police Tony Aas said, describing offers for substitute vehicles
The mix-up sparked a debate on best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question
The patient died at the scene, and the Johnson County Ambulance District medic who was in the back suffered lacerations to his head
Each Gaumard product “actually simulates a live human being, and we’ll be able to train on it and hone our skills,” said Chief Amera Gilchrist
The U.S. Army and FDNY rigs plus “our demo truck showcase Wheeled Coach’s versatility and customization capabilities,” said Sales Manager Abel Del Rio