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The paramedic took a woman to the hospital for a miscarriage, only to be asked to return to the home to look for a deceased infant
The paper emphasizes the need for uniform FBI-compliant biometric criminal history checks for all U.S. EMS practitioner licenses
The board’s action is intended to “revolutionize the delivery of emergency medical care and transportation in most of San Bernardino County”
The emblem, representing unity, progress and commitment, signifies a new era in the field of Emergency Medical Services, the EMS Compact said
Yengi R. Lado, 27, was convicted of a felony count of second-degree grand larceny and was ordered to pay $250,000 in restitution
Officials said the Office of Emergency Medical Services is dealing with the deficit due to years of budgeting beyond available resources
University of Nevada shooter who killed 3 was a professor who recently applied for a job, police say
The gunman opened fire at a University of Nevada, Las Vegas building, killing three people and critically wounding a fourth before dying in a shootout with police
In February, Westmoreland chose to sign a one-year deal with Cheshire EMS, replacing the Keene Fire Department as the town’s main ambulance service
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
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
Technimount introduced a new bracket designed to securely transport WEINMANN Emergency MEDUVENT Standard ventilators in ground EMS settings