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Ohio plans to use the data to strategize allocations of resources, including treatment referrals and the distribution of fentanyl test strips and free naloxone
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Declaring the fentanyl crisis a countywide emergency would allow Whatcom County leaders to bypass certain limits on hiring and spending
Maryland first responders are transitioning to a recovery operation to find six men who were filling potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed
The introduction of the No Surprises Act at the federal level, along with similar laws in various states, is starting to change how healthcare is delivered in the U.S.
Vancouver firefighters used wooden blocks to support the bus as they lifted it off the boy using hydraulic struts
The ambulance was transporting a patient from Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield to Birmingham when it collided with a motorcycle
Erin and Ashley Lucas are the only set of twins on the staff of the Lexington Fire Department, and they said that sometimes makes work a little more interesting
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