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Comstar, LLC agreed to pay Connecticut and Massachusetts and strengthen its cybersecurity after a 2022 breach exposed sensitive personal and medical information of nearly 350,000 residents
Traverse City Fire Department leaders say hiring and training challenges mean the department may not be ready to become the city’s primary ambulance transport provider by July 2026
Federal investigators say Peco identified a leaking gas meter valve at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center before the explosion that killed three and injured 20
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund should cover near-term storm response even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight on Jan. 30
Bryan County EMS mourns the loss of Paramedic Mindi Welch, known for her tenacity, patient care
The Long Beach Fire Department says restoring and expanding ALS resources has improved response times and sharply reduced periods when no ambulances were available
The new statute bars employers from disciplining first responders who seek treatment and requires reinstatement once they are cleared to return to duty
A Station 9 crew resuscitated two patients during separate cardiac emergencies on consecutive duty days, including ventricular arrhythmias and STEMI activations
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Wausau police are investigating whether the ambulance collision caused the fatality or if it stemmed from the incident that necessitated the initial transport
Wittman Enterprises will bill for EMS calls; Fire Recovery USA will bill for fires, vehicle accidents, special rescues and hazardous materials calls
The patient was seen by passing drivers as she fled and may have wounded herself before the rescue
Depending on Congress, 2022 could see the largest annual increase since 1990
The CDC division is seeking evidence-based responses from employers, unions, workers, researchers, treatment providers and government agencies
First Response Ambulance Service owner David Childers says the two Decatur agencies had little input
“This is a monumental occasion as we partner with The Blood Center to administer blood,” said Dr. Emily Nichols, New Orleans EMS director
FirstNet, warning systems focus of House subcommittee update
More than half the funding for the Sampson County facility project will come from grants
Oakland’s chief says the company, which is set to become San Diego’s new ambulance provider, has not provided reliable service in Northern California