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A national survey found 7.4% of U.S. emergency departments lacked 24/7 attending coverage in 2022, over 90% at small rural hospitals, fueling debate over APP-led care versus mandated physician staffing
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Penn State Health has treated more child e-bike and scooter injuries in 2025 than in the past three years combined
An 81-year-old pilot was injured when a propeller struck his arm while moving a plane at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport
A 39-year-old in Brooklyn and a 43-year-old in Manhattan were found dead in flooded basements as downpours inundated streets, swamped subways
Wrightsville Firefighter Chad Wombles’ right hand and left thumb were severed in an unprovoked attack before a police officer fatally shot the attacker
Garden City officers say the EMT smelled of alcohol at a death scene and refused a breath test
The Springville Fire Department will use the AFG money for new EMS equipment and to strengthen emergency response capabilities
A proposed plan would include the Floyd County Fire Territory, creating a stable, county-run EMS division by 2027
West Hartford-based AMR paramedics Alexander Megquier and Aaron Durette are among 32 responders nationwide recognized
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.
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PRODUCT NEWS
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
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