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In a new Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps video, Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano recalls being hit by a car, praising the crew’s rapid response and care
To sustain Medic One amid rising EMS costs, Whatcom County may take the 1% hike to help close a $2.9M gap
Fire and heavy smoke at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort forced crews to hold back amid ongoing detonations
In addition to longer transports, rural EMS sees a 40% rate of severe emergencies, according to an analysis of 69 million calls by the American College of Surgeons
Grand Junction would add three fire department posts for advanced-practice paramedics, redirecting lower-acuity and chronic calls under physician oversight
The plan for the Crossville city ambulance service is rescinded as the EMS plan heads to a 2026 referendum
One person died after a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
A 6-year study by the American College of Surgeons found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
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