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Efforts across Europe aim to improve cardiac arrest outcomes through community CPR education and mobile alert apps that connect trained volunteers with emergencies before EMS arrives
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These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
The American Heart Association’s 2025 update to CPR and ECC introduces new algorithms and protocols aimed at boosting EMS and bystander effectiveness
Gov. Kathy Hochul cited $25 million in annual costs as the reason for rejecting it, sparking backlash from EMS unions
Haines City firefighters say a 79-year-old man became combative during treatment and produced a firearm
Organizations say the ongoing shutdown has left federal firefighters working without pay, blocked vital fire and EMS grants, and cut Medicare ambulance reimbursements
Wake County Commissioners approved 12 new EMS positions to keep pace with rapid growth and an aging population
Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves
A former Nashville paramedic claims the city failed to accommodate his PTSD after a 2022 multi-fatality incident and retaliated when he sought help
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
MedArrive aims to provide affordable at-home healthcare services by combining physician-led telehealth with hands-on care from EMS professionals
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
Greenville County Emergency Management first responders finished training for a water rescue only to immediately use those skills in a real-life situation
After a change of heart by three council members, the Naperville City Council reversed course agreed to donate an 11-year-old ambulance to their sister city of Cancun, Mexico
Through donations, the organization was able able to purchase the ambulance and a stretcher for $150,000
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
A new ambulance and pumper truck will replace older apparatus the department is looking to retire, and a new brush truck will assist crews in responding during grassfire seasons
The Orangeburg County Council approved the purchase after the delivery of five new ambulances was delayed during the pandemic
The ambulance and rescue set comes with two emergency rigs equipped with a total of nearly 100 flashing lights and siren sound-effects