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Citizens Hose EMT Kelly Jackson suffered numerous injuries after being struck by a vehicle on an icy road
Members of the East Baton Rouge EMS Explorers program spend their weekends learning about EMS, serving others
The Air Methods helicopter was transporting an infant girl when it crashed in Upper Darby in Jan. 2022
A construction crew found the unconscious man approximately 80 feet up the crane at the Durham site
MedStar stated 15 patients were transported from the Sandman Signature Hotel in Fort Worth after an explosion
Fort Worth Fire Department PIO Craig Trojacek are working a mass casualty incident at the Sandman Signature Hotel
In a new work visa program, Spirit EMS was able to reach halfway around the world for paramedic recruitment
Four people were trapped inside after their car snapped a utility pole and came to rest against the roof of a house in Pulaski.
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
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
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