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Seattle’s fire department used artificial intelligence for more than two years to analyze medical 911 calls raising questions about transparency, privacy and oversight
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Officials in Leominster said residents near a dam should “immediately evacuate” as a precaution
The CDC partnership with the WTC Health Program raises awareness of the physical and mental effects of the attacks and the treatment
The ophthalmologist and comedian shares how the No Surprises Act impacts out-of-network billing
Deaths from cancer related to the terror attacks continue to climb as do registrations with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
The “EMS WV: Answer the Call” campaign launched last year saw an increase in EMTs, advanced EMTs and paramedics
Four people, including two paramedics, were injured when a pickup truck collided with an ambulance
The Maui County Council said it would urge the state health department to consider a resolution continuing service with AMR
The Decatur Fire Department issued a recall of off-duty firefighters to respond to the 3-alarm fire
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
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
PRODUCT NEWS
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
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