EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Rockport is moving to fully privatizing its ambulance service, negotiating for full-time coverage by a third-party provider to ensure consistent emergency response, day and night
In partnership with UCHealth, Ute Pass Regional Health Service District joins a small group of EMS providers equipped to deliver prehospital blood transfusions
A lifeguard in Asbury Park was impaled by beach umbrella, forcing first responders to cut the metal rod into sections before transporting her to the hospital
Six weeks after the closure of Crozer Health hospitals, Radnor officials report stable call volumes, response times and offloading durations
Traverse City is ramping up efforts to make its fire department the primary ambulance transport agency, with new hires, paramedic training and additional equipment underway
“Into the Unknown” follows six EMS crews nationwide, with Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe shining a spotlight on paramedics’ real-life dedication and mental health challenges
Bobby Sherman, 1970s teen idol turned paramedic and LAPD trainer, died at 81, remembered for both his chart-topping hits and life-saving service
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities and a surge in heat-related illnesses
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns
Paramedic Eddie Barnes saved a life with skills he wasn’t authorized to use — prompting an investigation that reveals the moral gray zone of modern EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
The UF Health Jacksonville ambulance has space for nine medical staff, two patients and the equipment needed to quickly treat trauma victims
Non-profit First Care Provider collaborated with H&H Medical Corp, Rescue Essentials and TrueClot to produce the educational video
MD Ally allows first responders to conserve resources by triaging non-emergency patients to virtual care
The department began using the GoodSAM telemedicine program in December to assess some patients remotely
Two firefighter-paramedics were lowered into the mine to rescue the injured man
The federal agency recommended using one mask per patient due to an increased PPE supply
Researchers said increased tourniquet availability and public education can lead to better outcomes for trauma patients
Lightning eMotors and REV Group, Inc. are co-developing the zero-emission Leader Emergency Vehicles
South Carolina researchers found that door-to-treatment time was cut by 18 minutes with in-ambulance telehealth consultation
The man was clinging to the side of the cliff “like a cat” as rescuers quickly formulated a plan to save him