EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Crossville councilman proposes tapping the Gary Sinise Foundation and other grants to fund a phased EMS program, avoiding a projected 30-cent property tax hike
A $7,300 hospital-to-hospital ride prompted a Merced councilmember to push price disclosures for non-911 transports
El Paso and Teller counties expect $75M over 18 years to fund youth prevention and treatment, including $500K for Homeward Pikes Peak and $300K for Colorado Springs Fire’s reentry program
At Dayton General, leaders warn the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s work rules and funding cuts could shutter facilities, stretch ERs and push patients farther from care
An ambulance transporting a patient to Oklahoma City collided with a semi, killing Woodward County Paramedic Jeffery W. Jones
Only 14 states require 9/11 instruction, and Massachusetts hasn’t until Gov. Maura Healey directed the state to embed September 11 into curriculum framework
The Long Creek Fire Protection District’s trustees voted to terminate the ambulance service over legal and funding concerns and its impact on Abbott EMS
Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death
Campbell, also assistant fire chief with Chesapeake-Union Township VFD, died while on duty at Chesapeake EMS Station 3
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore
Improve your patient care and decrease your legal liability risk with conscious, deliberate practices
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
PRODUCT NEWS
Rapidsos and Global Medical Response collaborate to cut critical minutes from air ambulance dispatch
New innovations unveiled at RapidSOS Innovation Day empower 911 telecommunicators with one-click air ambulance requests and AI-powered automation
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The move comes as part of a broader effort to standardize and enhance clinical practices
The fleet-centric ambulance manufacturer will observe Paramedic Services Week and National EMS Week with special activities and giveaways from May 18-24
The company will celebrate frontline heroes with engaging contests and special tributes across Canada and the U.S.
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
The high-performance HVAC system delivers superior cooling power with advanced insulation, and sustainable technology — ensuring peak crew performance in the most extreme heat conditions
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers