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Ex-paramedic admitted to a years-long scheme impersonating an M.D., accessing hospitals, visiting patients and calling in 37 prescriptions
Supervisors voted to begin dissolving the Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative and bring oversight back under county control, citing transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns
NTSB says airport video shows the left engine falling off during takeoff from UPS Worldport
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments, and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
King County Prop. 1 passed renewing Medic One funding for six years to sustain 27 paramedic units, upgrade 911
Clarkston’s EMS levy failed, the first defeat in its history, leaving ambulance funding uncertain beyond 2025
Teams made up of EMTs, mental health professionals and peers would be stationed in 100 subway stations, focusing on engaging New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or mental distress
A preliminary report says the Airbus H130 lost power moments after takeoff from UC Davis Medical Center, prompting a mayday before crashing onto Hwy 50
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
PRODUCT NEWS
Monongalia County EMT Anthony Oliverio was stabbed approximately three times in the torso and hand
The vehicles were responding to two different calls when the crash occurred
All the injuries were listed as minor, and Cleburne Fire Chief Scott Lail said both paramedics have recovered
Drug overdoses now surpass deaths from car crashes, guns, and flu and pneumonia
The team was conducting a drill and filming a volunteer recruitment video when a car drove off the marina parking lot
This year’s topics include video-based dispatch systems, COVID-19 infection risk to rescuers, an extensive review of neonatal cord management and more
Kevin McCorvey faces charges of driving under the influence, second-degree vehicular homicide, open container and failure to maintain lane
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems also announced a new discount for some programs
Two Cleburne firefighters were taken to the hospital for evaluation with non-life-threatening injuries
According to Houston’s FF union president, officials had asked for radios to contact private EMS but were only provided cellphone numbers