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As Cleveland debates Tanisha’s Law, council sponsors are pointing to models in Albuquerque, Allegheny County, Durham and Evanston that dispatch behavioral-health teams
Four people were injured when a pickup truck collided with a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient
Dixie County Fire Rescue is rallying around EMT Anne “Bambi” Roberson, a nearly 20-year veteran recently diagnosed with breast cancer
The FDNY is planning a special ceremony alongside a new commemorative emblem, a Gary Sinise–hosted podcast series and a film on FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge
A new contribution will add up to $750 in tuition support for each EMT student who commits to working for a Washington County ambulance service
Cheshire EMS Chief Mark Kreamer says the county-run service, primarily in seven towns and under contract with 19, is prepared to expand
Ohio lawmakers have set aside $40 million to launch a Post-Traumatic Stress Fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD
16 young adults completed San Diego County’s inaugural five-month EMS Corps program designed to diversify the workforce and address staffing shortages
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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.




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The new additions to the fleet include rescue boats, air units, bariatric medic units, engines and medical units
Leaders cite safety concerns, potential for confusion among non-English speaking patients
The RapidSOS web-based tool will enable responders to connect patients with the best resources
Furry family members were among those being searched for ahead of Sunday night’s demolition
A Mercy Flights paramedic, an Ashland Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief and a patient from the initial crash were transported to the hospital
The county plans to offer community trainings in CPR, Stop the Bleed and naloxone administration
Rescue workers search for victims in their backyards and are seeking treatment themselves, for blisters, foot injuries, heat exhaustion and fatigue
DC Fire & EMS firefighters used saws and other equipment to cut through wood and other debris that trapped the man for more than 90 minutes
In partnership with legal firm Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, the NEMSIS TAC created a quickstart guide for legal considerations for EMS agencies
The Covenant Children’s rig is designed to comfort small children while providing specialized care for the population
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