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Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
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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
Four firefighters and the Abundant Life Fellowship Church pastor are in critical condition after an explosion inside a Boonville-area church
The new program makes Elyria one of only two Ohio cities authorized to give prehospital blood
The 2% urban, 3% rural and 22.6% super-rural add-ons are extended through 2027, the American Ambulance Association says
The Anchorage Fire Department’s revived Community, Outreach, Referral and Education program pairs a clinician and paramedic to connect frequent callers with medical, mental health and substance use services at home
A Fort Worth paramedic was arrested on an aggravated sexual assault charge after an alleged in-home assault in Saginaw
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 Dallas Police Department finished reviewing a public integrity investigation that cleared Brad Cox
Sharon McDonough has had a central role in repairing Tucson’s 911 center during a turbulent time
The courtroom battle over Jose Gonzalez’s competency to face charges in the murder of Yadira Arroyo continues
“Our ‘Zero Emission’ Initiative exemplifies how DocGo is revolutionizing the delivery of mobile medical care,” said DocGo CEO and founder Stan Vashovsky
Paramedic David Mimms was treating a patient when Dontorrius Belser sped through a red light, causing the fatal collision
One vehicle collided with the Bell Ambulance rig, which had its lights and siren on, making the ambulance roll and hit a third vehicle
The father of the child was placed on administrative leave; the child’s stepmother is also a former employee of the department
A car crashed head-on into a Southwick Fire Department rig that was transporting a patient on Route 10
Edgar Diaz began misappropriating funds at least as early as 2018, and Hidalgo County EMS shut down in 2021
More than 80 EMTs can receive an 83% tuition discount from Transformative Healthcare