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Peters Township Council is set to award a contract to either Washington County Ambulance or Canonsburg Ambulance, as rising costs force the local VFW to end funding township ambulance
Authorities say a former MedStar worker was arrested after a lengthy investigation and now faces theft, wire fraud and tax fraud charges
Haywood County has opened a strategically placed EMS base between Waynesville and Lake Junaluska, a purpose-built facility officials say will significantly speed 911 response
Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service is asking voters to approve a new EMS district funded by a property tax levy to add full-time staff
With emergency transports in Southern Nevada averaging over $1,200, Henderson’s LifeRide program offers residents low-cost annual coverage for ambulance rides
Urban crews reach patients about a minute faster than in suburbs and nearly three minutes faster than in rural areas, according to a 2024 state analysis of more than 730,000 calls
Built over nine months by the Mecklenburg EMS Clinical Education team, this year’s large-scale training transformed the soundstage into a realistic residential fire environment
A diesel heater that wasn’t properly ventilated caused a carbon monoxide leak at an apartment construction site in Lexington
TRENDING NEWS
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
The all-hands-on-deck incident required the Billings Fire Department crew to build a wooden box to assist in the rescue
Rescue workers continue scouring the mountain of debris with trained dogs and sonar, searching for any survivors
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100+ portable assets, including communications vehicles and micro SatCOLTs, will be on hand to support first responders during wildfire and hurricane season
West Chester Township Fire Department is looking for ways to get more life out of their emergency vehicles to balance out the wait time
The augmented and mixed reality technology company is the maker of X2 MR Glasses, which use AR to provide medical personnel more information on scene
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
The HIPAA workplace poster can be posted at EMS stations to remind providers of key do’s and don’ts
Adam Ritchotte, an Army veteran, was using a boning knife to cut a beef shoulder when the knife slipped and went 4 inches into his groin
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