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Sonoma County fire officials warn that a federal proposal to reduce Medicaid reimbursements could cost hundreds of dollars per transport and strain emergency response budgets
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A driver plowed into a single car crash scene, killing EMT Matthew Madigan and the 36-year-old driver of the initial crashed vehicle
The downed craft was called to evacuate a hiker suffering from breathing problems and chest pains; the hiker was found and transported separately
The newly formed EMS division of Meadville Central Fire Department will take over as the city’s designated primary EMS provider Wednesday morning
The suspension “was a little surprising and a bit demoralizing,” said Marcy Trubshaw, Eagle Point captain and EMS service director
Bob Gainer, a rescue squad member and Westwood firefighter, was on the job in July 1977, when Boyd County EMS took its first call
In Belvidere, Ill., Fire Chief Shawn Schadle witnessed “absolute chaos” at a theater with a collapsed roof and 260 people at the venue
The measure would establish grants that schools could use to buy AEDs and to pay for training
“LA Fire & Rescue” will air on NBC and reportedly provide “unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Fire Department”
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