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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
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
An Appalachian Power Foundation grant will equip Tazewell County’s ambulance fleet with new Lifepak 35 monitors
Manheim Township commissioners voted to award a new EMS contract to Penn State Life Lion starting in 2027, ending Manheim Township Ambulance Association’s role as primary provider
Genesee County commissioners are poised to approve a $50,000 partnership with the American Red Cross that would equip paramedics with Type O blood for emergency transfusions
The PulsePoint Foundation and ZOLL are launching the “Anyone Can Register” initiative to crowdsource AED locations into the National Emergency AED Registry
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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.
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The agreement will allow Meadville Central Fire Department personnel to drive Meadville Area Ambulance Service (MAAS) vehicles from response scenes under certain circumstances