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Two Bronx EMTs were unharmed but taken for evaluation after bullets struck their ambulance while at a call near a NYCHA complex
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Somerset County first responders will be able to give whole blood to patients under a grant-funded program county officials approved
Boyd Healthcare Services says a Greene County EMS ALS ambulance will begin operating from the Roodhouse firehouse, improving emergency response in the county
Clarendon EMS/ Fire Rescue said first responders found her unresponsive with lacerations to the head and neck
The Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad unveiled an ambulance bearing the names of Matt Arco and Spring Pittore
Six people escaped into the water after a boat caught fire on Candlewood Lake in Danbury
Officials said there was no hope for rescue after a tank holding highly corrosive liquid collapsed at Nippon Dynawave in Longview
John Gill, Boston EMS superintendent-in-chief, is being remembered for his leadership, dedication and decades of service to the city
The new memorial at Lancaster EMS headquarters recognizes longtime volunteers, major donors and first responders who died in the line of duty
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
PRODUCT NEWS
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
First Candle’s Safe Sleep Response Training equips first responders and others to counsel families on safe sleep and support those affected by SUID
NSCFD sought out a solution to keep pace with high-acuity demands and reduce provider stress in time-critical situations
Stanly County EMS selected OneDose for its flexibility, speed of customization, and intuitive design
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
The MXP 170DFE model offers a new ergonomic design to enhance crew safety & workflow while maximizing storage efficiency for high-volume EMS operations
These technologies put tools directly into the hands of emergency responders
Ranking No. 492 overall and No. 54 in software, 2025 marks the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list — and its first time in Inc. 500
Carver EMS is Massachusetts’ first to use OneDose, giving per-diem crews real-time protocols, dosing and documentation to standardize care and cut errors
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada