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EMS crews used a Stokes basket and rope system to rescue the critically injured man after he fell from the Acrisure Stadium’s main scoreboard
The Medstar unit was taken from a crash scene in Novi, leading to another crash and fire that injured four people
Several students became ill after eating candy a classmate brought to the Rancho Cordova school that resembled regular sweets but contained THC
Floyd County commissioners approved an agreement to reserve ambulances worth about $280,000 each as talks progress on forming a unified fire district that would include EMS response
Positively Portage funded more than $20,000 in Stryker automated external defibrillators across Portage facilities
Gunfire erupted outside the International Cultural Center during homecoming festivities at Lincoln University
City health leaders detailed protocols after three mass overdoses since July and defended a harm-reduction approach
A new Tri-Share-style initiative will cover two-thirds of childcare costs for Kansas City police, firefighters and EMS workers
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
Premier Health purchased custom-fit masks equipped with reusable filters and built-in microphones for clear communication
The program will be funded for three years through an Ohio Department of Health grant
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
The use of camera technology for medical monitoring has potential applications in prehospital medicine
The university will buy three semi-trailer sized trucks to house the mobile simulation environments for EMS and nursing students
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
The new ESO Health Data Exchange feature provides a view of patient outcomes at individual and aggregate levels
While the state will select and pay for a consultant, the study will include input from “fire chiefs, fire and EMS personnel and municipal leaders”
The town of Neptune is the first in the country to equip all of its ambulances with the mounted electrostatic disinfectant system, according to the system’s creator
Several departments answered the call by responding with rescue teams, equipment and other gear needed to protect both first responders on site and the rescue victim