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After an anonymous post urged people to aim lasers at helicopters near Portland’s South Waterfront ICE facility, medevacs avoided Oregon Health & Science University’s hospital helipad
Merced County supervisors voted unanimously to award the EMS contract to American Medical Response, saying Riggs met response standards only six months in five years
Gunfire erupted outside the St Helena Island bar during a packed alumni event before dawn Sunday
Community members and first responders lined the route as Smith’s body was flown to Red Bluff and continued by ground procession after she died from injuries in the Highway 50 medevac crash
Humphreys County churches held vigils for the 16 killed in the Accurate Energetic Systems blast as investigators search the site and conduct controlled detonations
Using Fathom flood modeling, the investigation shows many facilities could face feet of water that block ED access and force evacuations, risks often missed by FEMA’s outdated maps
Despite safety gains, the expanding industry still faces renewed hazards and hundreds of thousands of annual flight hours and transports
Susan “Suzie” Smith served more than 50 years as a nurse and was hailed for her impact on EMS care and education
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.
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PRODUCT NEWS
The pickup was hanging from the bridge only by a set of “safety chains” attached to a camper trailer
A dozen ambulance services received boxes of masks, gowns and face shields from AHN and Highmark Health
Chattanooga Fire Department Capt. Brad Petty applied pressure to the gunshot wound as his daughter spoke with dispatchers
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May
The vests are now part of the Adams County Ambulance Service uniform policy for specific types of calls
The UPMC Susquehanna special response vehicle was used for the first time Monday to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
On-board cameras captured a vehicle hitting the rig, after which the crew cared for both the patient on board and another injured person
The London Ambulance Service rolled out a trial program to equip providers with cameras that can be turned on when a patient becomes aggressive