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Two EMTs suffered head and facial injuries, while three colleagues were hurt forcing entry to reach them during the chaotic response
Muskegon County health officials hope expanding access to overdose-reversal kits at hospitals and public health sites will save lives
Jefferson Health’s Blue Envelope program is expanding to Luzerne County, giving drivers on the autism spectrum a tool to help make traffic stops safer and less stressful
A mobile simulation lab run by the Omaha Fire Department and Creighton University is bringing hands-on paramedic training directly to crews across the city
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging state officials to search for long-sought documents, as survivors and first responders continue to seek answers about what government agencies knew
Officials say hazards have been neutralized at the East Providence facility, where a machinery blast triggered a mass casualty response
EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dover Area Ambulance Club station
After spotting smoke, EMT Ryan O’Reilly rushed into a burning house and helped multiple occupants escape before flames engulfed the structure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
Two chiefs resign in under a year, prompting scrutiny over burnout, organizational challenges and leadership fit
EMT Stephen Walsh’s death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
PRODUCT NEWS
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada
WEINMANN’s emergency ventilator met PASCO County’s demand for reliable, easy-to-use ventilation in every ambulance
The acquisition emphasizes FPG’s commitment to supporting businesses with a family atmosphere, built on integrity, innovation and service to first responders
The MSV-II 157 Type 1 ambulance is now available on the Ford F-450/550 SuperCab, giving first responders more room to work, adapt, and deliver care on the move
First Due integrates NextNav’s advanced vertical location and 3D visualization technology into its Incident Command platform
The ongoing crisis, still crashing after all these years
The quicker, safer and more reliable response vehicle for local environments
OneDose delivers point-of-care dosing through intuitive workflows, plus pediatric-specific support
First Due’s new Advanced Data Insights delivers real-time, configurable dashboards across incidents, ePCR, staffing, and more—built for public safety. Agencies get full visibility and meet compliance standards like NFIRS/ NERIS, NEMSQA, and NEMSIS—without technical expertise or third-party tools
Dual board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), Dr. Stevens is nationally recognized for advancing out-of-hospital care and clinical excellence in EMS systems