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FDNY leaders said crews were trying to reach trapped workers when the explosion occurred, killing one civilian and injuring 29 firefighters and four EMS personnel
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The driver’s helmet likely saved their life in the fall, La Plata County Search and Rescue said
“That night was definitely a team effort, and we just want to thank everyone involved: the EMS that brought mom and baby to the hospital to all the nurses and doctors at the hospital,” Flight Nurse Kelly Hamill said
Auditors estimated that bills from LLockport ambulance services totaling $266,154 were more than 90 days past due as of Sept. 30
K-9 Drogon is a member of South Dakota Task Force 1, which is a statewide emergency resource, available for call-out 24/7
The Waterloo fire chief also hopes to lessen stress on his crew by buying a new front-line ambulance for Station 3
An advisory board member for Somerset-Pulaski EMS suggested that the long-term solution is for Pulaski to create a special taxing district
Rescue crews found the body of a girl in an initial search and late Tuesday the bodies of two adults were found by a drone operator
Capt. Jeffrey Scott Klein was in charge of a 2020 medical response that led to the death of a patient who was put in a prone position
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
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