EMS News
Need the most up-to-date news on prehospital field operations, staffing, training, management and provider safety? Catch up on the latest industry news on EMS1.
BREAKING NEWS
Collier County’s upgraded 911 system lets callers send text and video, with data-driven dispatch improving response times for EMS and first responders
Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks, or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
Eight children at a Cambridge church concert were hospitalized with seizure-like symptoms possibly linked to cleaning fumes
A flatbed truck crashed into the Shriver Job Corps building in Devens, Massachusetts, injuring multiple people and prompting a multi-agency emergency response
The National EMS Memorial Service extended condolences and said EMT Frederick Whiteside’s LODD nomination remains under review pending more information
Dr. Yuko Nakajima, Medical Director for Metro Atlanta Ambulance and Assistant Professor at Emory, was honored by Japan’s leading financial newspaper for her groundbreaking contributions to emergency medicine
From pre-911 ambulance days to dispatching during wildfires and mass casualty scenes, Gordon Anderson’s 58-year career shaped generations of EMS providers
Pennsylvania’s emergency director urged FEMA to reconsider policy changes that could raise aid thresholds and cost shares, risking future disaster relief for the state
Maine’s MD3 program deploys doctors alongside EMS crews to overdose and emergency calls, expanding field treatment, education and follow-up care across Kennebec County
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
San Francisco Sergeant Harrell’s swift, skillful response helped stabilize 49ers player Ricky Pearsall, illustrating the life-saving impact of basic emergency training
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
PRODUCT NEWS
CPR Therapeutics Inc. announced today that the company has received a continuation U.S. patent for technology that underlies its multimodal cardiopulmonary resuscitation system
The high-performance HVAC system delivers superior cooling power with advanced insulation, and sustainable technology — ensuring peak crew performance in the most extreme heat conditions
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
Pneumeric, Inc. has partnered with Technimount EMS offering first responders a clear visual indicator for accurate needle placement during pneumothorax decompression
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking