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A falling interstate sign crushed a vehicle on I-77 South, seriously injuring two people and forcing a seven-hour shutdown
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker says concerns over antisemitic rhetoric and protest responses led him to resign
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
With 27 new cadets entering the academy, Cleveland EMS expects to reach its target of 204 paramedics and 55 EMTs
Fort Worth’s fire-based EMS is answering 90% of emergency calls in just over 11 minutes, well short of the city’s 8-minute target
Gunfire erupted during a child’s birthday celebration at a Stockton banquet hall, leaving four, ages 8, 9, 14 and 21, dead
The Region V Hospital Coordinating Center and Southern Illinois Healthcare donated bleeding-control kits and training to Vienna School District
A 55-year-old man who tumbled nearly 50 feet down a steep embankment near Little Black Sands Beach was airlifted to safety
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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