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A single-engine plane veered out of control while landing at Kalispell City Airport, smashing into parked aircraft and sparking a runway fire, but all four aboard escaped with minor injuries
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Alabama Hospital Association President Danne Howard says low reimbursement rates, high uninsured numbers and looming loss of federal subsidies continue to threaten rural hospitals
Grant cuts, new rules and a shutdown freeze are stalling hires and training, putting disaster readiness at risk
Employees from Spirit EMS delivered thank-you cards and multi-tool kits to farmers across Shelby County, recognizing their hard work
Washington County–Johnson City EMS mourns loss of veteran EMT Fred Kemp after training accident
SAFER and AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce 911 response times and launch a wellness program
MedEx’s CEO told Lee County commissioners the company can deliver faster response times, advanced technology and lower costs than FirstHealth
The Thompson Valley senior organized fellow scouts to assemble kits for the Thompson Valley EMS CARES mission to reduce 911 calls
A carpenter fell to his death while working on the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing project, linking Penn Station to new Hudson River rail tunnels
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
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
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker joined the graduation ceremony over Zoom to thank the new EMTs for joining the healthcare workforce
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades
The EMS law firm’s Inclusion Initiative will provide up to 25 hours of pro bono services to assist EMS entrepreneurs in Black, minority and historically disadvantaged communities
The 911 upgrade will allow callers to send images and video chat with first responders in real time
The TCAD Paramedic crew that witnessed a motor vehicle crash took immediate action to slow the fire and remove the victim from the vehicle
The program will include livestreamed and recorded lectures that can be viewed remotely in conjunction with hands-on field and simulation training
An analysis by ESO found that providers spent more than 30 minutes on average with each confirmed COVID-19 patient, including 15 minutes in the confined space of an ambulance
The new computer-aided dispatch system allows for immediate automated selection of the closest available fire and EMS unit for all emergency calls