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Greene County supervisors adopted a mid-range plan, raising full-time ambulance wages to between $23 and $27 per hour across all tiers
A taxpayer-funded partnership with Allegiance Mobile Health will provide 24/7 ambulance coverage to rural areas of Jasper County, aiming to cut response times
Reading police say a suspect threw an acidic substance and used a knife at Hope Rescue Mission
A separation agreement shows Fort Worth will pay outgoing Chief Jim Davis nearly $100K as he drops potential claims, including age discrimination and whistleblower allegations
What tunes will you be playing as you prepare to transport ghouls, ghosts or goblins?
Among those recognized were a firefighter/paramedic who saved an infant from a blaze and an EMS sergeant who provided lifesaving aid while off duty on vacation
Novi PD says a man carjacked a Medstar ambulance with a paramedic and patient inside, crashed into another vehicle, then fled on foot and tried to disarm responding officers
Wake County EMS may scale back emergency responses after 21 crashes this year, shifting to lights-and-sirens use in only 20% of calls
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.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Books
“First Responder” covers EMT Jennifer Murphy’s experience throughout the pandemic and working under “the city’s long-broken EMS system”
A photo shows the man hanging from an emergency rope near the top of the building
The Kiwanis Club of Concord has supported the New Hampshire Technical Institute’s public safety programs for more than 30 years
The device’s software will allow the Pueblo West Fire Department to transmit heart rhythm data securely to the ER