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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s EMS Alert is designed to reduce patient transfer time
Four civilians and two firefighters were injured during the collapse of the crane in Manhattan
75% of respondents said the high-stress nature of the job was the major factor in staffing shortages
EMT Julia Taylor Fatum was stabbed in the arm, chest and leg when she asked a patient to stop throwing a gum wrapper at her
Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association leader says the planned hospital would worsen a shortage of medical professionals
The Park City Fire District has 5 motorbikes for trail and off-road emergency response
Bronny James, 18, was reported to be out of intensive care and in stable condition
The Spokane Fire Department is changing the geographical area where paramedics are assigned
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