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Thomas County Emergency Services began cross-training fire and EMS personnel as a cost-savings measure
City officials approved the plan to improve response times and keep up with an increase in patient transports
Assistant EMS Chief Peter Hsiao said the practice of sending a psychiatric response team was “sound in theory” but not in practice
Paramedic Bambi Dame was determined unfit for duty after Northwestern Medical Center staff reported signs of impairment
Hennepin EMS is placing patient weight technology in all of its ambulances
The investigation reported that the firefighters violated multiple rules, including failing to follow a memo about refusal of treatment and transport
First responders in Aurora treated patients ranged in age from 1 month to 31 years old
Austin-Travis County EMS personnel have had equipment and medications stolen while stationed at apartments
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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
Technimount introduced a new bracket designed to securely transport WEINMANN Emergency MEDUVENT Standard ventilators in ground EMS settings
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
Experience the all-new FXP 174 ambulance with industry-first FX Action Seats during FDIC 2026 from April 23-25, 2026