EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Dothan officials recognized an EMT and paramedic for their outstanding service and compassion
The bipartisan EMS Counts Act aims to fix outdated federal job classifications that undercount cross-trained EMTs and paramedics, making it harder to identify service gaps
A woman is suing former EMT along with his parents and American Medical Response, claiming the ambulance company failed to vet his criminal past
FDNY marine crews rescued passengers from the water and rushed the injured to local hospitals
Officials say Lauren Wilson posed as a paramedic, treated over 100 patients without certification and used forged documents to get hired
Federal agents and protesters clashed for a second day near DHS staging areas, prompting a forceful response that included tear gas, arrests and growing unrest in LA’s immigrant communities
Backed by a $1 million grant, the Cook County van will bring critical opioid treatment directly to more than two dozen south suburban communities
Operating 24/7 across a 150-mile radius, Life Star has completed over 40,000 flights since 1984
“Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance,” will bring the story of Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking EMS pioneers to the stage
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
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
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