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Police say the gunman was among three people killed in a targeted shooting tied to a family dispute at a Pawtucket hockey rink
Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS has administered blood transfusions in the field 17 times, saving 14 lives and securing five years of funding through a new federal grant
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said the federal funding will support a new Staten Island EMS classroom site, upgrades at Squad 8 and other FDNY firehouses
The Glendale Fire Department partnered with Midwestern University to give crews hands-on experience with intubation, chest tubes and other techniques
Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs
The new AirCare 2, based in Griffin, extends helicopter ambulance coverage across metro Atlanta and western Georgia
The Cleveland Clinic’s proposal to open an adult Level 1 trauma center is drawing pushback from MetroHealth
MART pairs State Patrol pilots with St. Paul firefighter-rescuers to support search-and-rescue missions statewide
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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
Evidence showed that Edward Blake used ketamine, fentanyl and morphine that he obtained through work in the commission of the crimes
Enterprise Control Systems says its products will improve situational awareness and collaboration among services
In his ruling, the judge said the Biden administration did not follow federal law for the negotiation process between providers and health insurers
Nathan Register’s Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died
The cost to patients for ALS ground ambulance services increased 23% from an average $1,042 in 2017 to $1,277 in 2020
EMS Products
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
Multiple agencies responded to the wreck and uninjured drivers were taken to the Pendleton Convention Center
A Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crew was responding in low-visibility winter conditions, investigators said
Police said Nicholas Albano put a crew member in a headlock and punched them repeatedly
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