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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
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
Tucker submitted his resignation Nov. 5, a day after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win
A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed and exploded after takeoff in Louisville, killing at least seven and injuring 11
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
An investigation into Sedgwick County EMS showed providers were late to more than 11,000 potentially fatal emergencies since 2019
Albuquerque’s Med 30 uses ‘vaccination vehicle’ to reach elderly residents
A relief fund was created to help the seriously injured Hendersonville responders
Temporary authorization should end with COVID-19, Decatur First Response director says
An early morning wreck in Orlando sends survivors to the hospital
A Gaffney City firefighter was airlifted to the hospital and is recovering
Turning off the lights and siren can provide safer outcomes for EMS professionals without compromising patient care
The funding will aim to keep equipment, facilities high-quality for responders and communities
Partnership between St. Charles Health and Crook County Fire & Rescue continues to meet local need
The new additions to the fleet include rescue boats, air units, bariatric medic units, engines and medical units