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“Into the Unknown,” backed by Steve Buscemi and “Emergency!” stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe, aims to honor the legacy of EMS while sharing authentic stories from paramedics nationwide
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Crews worked to save the pilot after his helicopter crashed, upside down in a canal near Princeton Airport
Two of the four new Palestine Regional Medical Center ambulances are wrapped to support breast cancer awareness and the military
The Greg Freshwater Memorial Ruck raises funds for scholarships for EMS training
Only 115 bodies have been recovered in the wildfire and fewer than half of have been identified
Aviators worked with local first responders in two daring rescues inside Box Elder Canyon
An independent report recommends making Kalispell’s EMS coordinator a full-time position and increase ambulance staffing
Peter Zisopoulos repeatedly stabbed Lt. Alison Russo-Elling as she walked from her station to a deli
11 patients were transported to a hospital after a Delta flight hit severe turbulance
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
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
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