EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
For the second time in three months, a vehicle crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Association building in Excelsior Springs
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues
An ambulance was struck by a pickup while on an emergency run near I-10 in Loxley, sending the crew, patient, and the truck driver to the hospital
With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety
Seven people were injured in a crash in downtown Gatlinburg after a minivan accelerated unexpectedly, striking a pedestrian and several vehicles
Dothan officials recognized an EMT and paramedic for their outstanding service and compassion
A fundraising campaign by the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation raised money to support ambulance companies transitioning to paid EMS staff
Wake County approved a $2.17B budget boosting school funding, prompting criticism over pitting public safety and affordable housing against education priorities
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A patient was unresponsive after EMS administered sedatives to a postictal seizure patient restrained by police
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
PRODUCT NEWS
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Register now for the March 27 event hosted by David McGowan
Updated mobile capabilities, longitudinal record and dispatch integrations provide EMS agencies with powerful tools, including auto-generated narratives
EMS providers and industry stakeholders can now improve data management, streamline workflows and reduce the risk of double documentation through data interoperability
“We are excited by what’s to come for each of these companies as well as the value we believe a spin-off will create for our employees, customers, and shareholders,” says Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board for Hexagon
Mark Russell hopes his story will inspire support for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s initiative, which aims to place 500 AEDs in Madison County schools, recreational facilities and sports venues