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Putnam County officials recognized two volunteer fire departments and three residents after bystander CPR and quick defibrillator use helped save patients
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“If I hadn’t taken that course, I wouldn’t have known what to do” Raheem Morris said
Cumberland Goodwill EMS paramedic Taylor Shearer shared a personal lesson from a fatal incident
EMS crews stand ready for any call from the 250,000 visitors a year attending the Greeley Stampede
The bill introduced by Supervisor Matt Dorsey would require pharmacies to stock the nasal spray or face fines
The current number of interventions was a factor in ending the model at the end of 2023
A birthday parade was held outside the hospital in Louisville for a Bullitt County paramedic injured an ambulance crash
Audrey Hallatschek’s father and mother had no idea she needed help
Legislators in a health committee were split over a state-funded grant program that covered local government costs for EMS
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