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Officials say the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina and killed 96 people is 85% contained
One person remains in critical condition after an explosion that damaged at least 12 homes in Plum
The Maui wildfire is the deadliest fire in over a century, and only 3% of the area has been searched
Wilkes-Barre officials recognized firefighter/EMTs and paramedics as well christened a new ambulance
Authorities say the RV blew a tire, crossed the median and the struck the semi head-on
Hundreds visited New Castle County paramedics to learn about what they do
First responders in fire and police boats, along with the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to a crash off Long Island’s south shore
Multanomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson said the county must take action over AMR’s below-standard response times
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
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