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A 74-year-old man claims Livingston County deputies mistook his medical emergency for intoxication and left him permanently injured
The Marion County Rescue Squad was honored after expanding pediatric training, equipment and quality improvement efforts
First responders participated in hands-on training focused on emergency medical care for police and working K-9s
After 24 years with WellSpan Health, paramedic and emergency management leader Chris Krichten is helping build Manheim Township’s department
Southborough firefighters used technical rescue skills to free the injured man from a tree before he was airlifted to a hospital
A Wisconsin Fast Forward grant will fund a free EMT-to-paramedic training program designed to address workforce shortages in the Beloit area
Seelyville Fire Chief Harold Osborn died after a cardiovascular event hours after responding to an EMS call
New legislation will reimburse EMS agencies for treatment in place, telemedicine-supported care and transport to alternative destinations
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A paramedic’s sudden death prompts urgent questions about operational norms and caregiver health
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
A new congressional bill aims to classify cross-trained EMS personnel federally, but will it be enough?
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED
PRODUCT NEWS
An Appalachian Power Foundation grant will equip Tazewell County’s ambulance fleet with new Lifepak 35 monitors
Design supports optimal device positioning across multiple environments
The company’s growth underscores the demand for streamlined public safety operations supported by real-time data
WEINMANN Emergency will showcase its MEDUMAT Easy CPR ventilator, offering live demos and on-site discussions
Ford partnership affirms industry-leading standards of safety and quality
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Innovation meets superior patient care with this never-before-seen Type I ambulance, purpose-built for first responders with an industry-leading design and loaded with cutting-edge technology
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
The audit evaluated ImageTrend’s controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality