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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
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
Colorado will spend $3 million from its opioid settlement fund to expand access to naloxone, a lifesaving overdose-reversal drug, as the state sees a significant drop in overdose deaths
Maine legislators honored the late Lt. Shannon Haley of the Scarborough Fire Department for her service as a paramedic, nurse, educator and compassionate caregiver
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Extreme heat at Paterson graduations led to 150 treated for heat exhaustion and 16 hospitalized, forcing officials to cut one ceremony short
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 man was clinging to the side of the cliff “like a cat” as rescuers quickly formulated a plan to save him
The new resource is the latest in a series of publications for fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders to better understand Next Generation 911
More than 200,000 pieces of PPE were donated to 41 EMS agencies in a distribution event Thursday
The four first responders acted rapidly to save the motorcyclist whose leg was severed in the crash
The agreement will allow Meadville Central Fire Department personnel to drive Meadville Area Ambulance Service (MAAS) vehicles from response scenes under certain circumstances
MGM Resorts is collaborating with Henderson-based Community Ambulance to aid in the safe reopening of resort properties
The coalition consists of more than two dozen public safety organizations and aims to address first responders’ physical and mental health needs
The American Heart Association courses were recognized for their use of an adaptive learning model involving AI and customization
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Pediatric emergency technology company Handtevy partnered with the state to roll out its resuscitation system and education courses