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Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies
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The new Deaconess Illinois EMS building will relocate operations to a more centralized Marion campus, adding dedicated ambulances and crew living quarters to speed interfacility transfers
Unpaid claims, Medicare shortfalls and rising capital costs are straining EMS agencies acorss North Dakota
EmergyCare will take over Conneaut Lake operations and use paid EMT classes to rebuild depleted staffing levels
Scholarships support leadership mentoring, degree assistance and professional development
More than 200 workers were evacuated from Boviet Solar Technology after multiple employees reported feeling unwell
A federal grant will fund training and equipment to help first responders deliver blood transfusions at the scene of severe crashes and traumatic injuries
The endowment will help cover costs so families of fallen EMS professionals can take part in the National EMS Memorial Service during the Weekend of Honor
The ambulance had its lights and siren on when it crashed on Detroit’s east side, sending four people to the hospital
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Improve your patient care and decrease your legal liability risk with conscious, deliberate practices
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
PRODUCT NEWS
Carver EMS is Massachusetts’ first to use OneDose, giving per-diem crews real-time protocols, dosing and documentation to standardize care and cut errors
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada
WEINMANN’s emergency ventilator met PASCO County’s demand for reliable, easy-to-use ventilation in every ambulance
The acquisition emphasizes FPG’s commitment to supporting businesses with a family atmosphere, built on integrity, innovation and service to first responders
The MSV-II 157 Type 1 ambulance is now available on the Ford F-450/550 SuperCab, giving first responders more room to work, adapt, and deliver care on the move
First Due integrates NextNav’s advanced vertical location and 3D visualization technology into its Incident Command platform
The ongoing crisis, still crashing after all these years
The quicker, safer and more reliable response vehicle for local environments
OneDose delivers point-of-care dosing through intuitive workflows, plus pediatric-specific support
First Due’s new Advanced Data Insights delivers real-time, configurable dashboards across incidents, ePCR, staffing, and more—built for public safety. Agencies get full visibility and meet compliance standards like NFIRS/ NERIS, NEMSQA, and NEMSIS—without technical expertise or third-party tools