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The family of Anderson County Detective Mark Garrett alleges a former EMT took and shared unauthorized morgue photos and that Medshore failed to recover or delete them
Backed by a three-year, $800,000 Patterson Foundation grant, Dickinson County is deploying specially trained paramedics for physician-referred home visits
Authorities said the backcountry group was overtaken during a powerful Sierra storm near Donner Summit, marking the deadliest U.S. avalanche since 1981
Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff
The agreement ends the city’s legal fight over who controls Albuquerque ambulance staffing, pauses further ALS-related staffing changes and creates a joint EMS training committee
East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena
Blowing dirt and heavy winds drove visibility to near zero on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, triggering crashes involving several vehicles
Richmond University Medical Center will take one of six ambulances offline from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m., raising concerns about overnight EMS coverage and response times on Staten Island
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The 2022 ESO EMS Index also showed an increase in stroke assessment performance, and that most patients were transported without lights and siren
The team treats low-acuity patients, reducing volume for ATCEMS and emergency departments
The data may also be used to inform EMS reviews and training
The ambulance reportedly went over 100 mph and eventually crashed
“People thoroughly enjoy being here and responding to people in the community,” said Cass County EMS B shift Supervisor Melissa Barrie
Current state law only lets EMS and law enforcement agencies make such reimbursement requests
Renovo Fire Department Chief Jimmy Ray Risley has been arrested
Although Falck has only provided service since November, one councilmember suggests talks to shift from a private provider to an “in-house” service
Some council members questioned why the township was asking for funds to refurbish the ambulances instead of buying new ones
The objections may jeopardize the deal in which Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers will pay states and territories up to $6 billion to settle claims related to opioids