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After a competitive search, a 22-year emergency services veteran and former training coordinator will oversee day-to-day operations of Caldwell County EMS
After a tandem jump in Nashville, a skydiver was rescued from a tree while the instructor was later found dead
The Southern Illinois Healthcare Trauma and Critical Care Symposium drew over 200 providers, spotlighted whole blood, maternal trauma and strengthened care
At a packed ceremony, Hall Ambulance’s EMT Academy Class 50 celebrated the start of their EMS careers
A REACH medical helicopter experienced an “in-air emergency” and crashed onto a Sacramento highway, trapping one crewmember
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
After 12 years and 13,000 volunteer hours, the retired EMT appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where ADT’s Everyday Heroes donated $10,000 to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
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
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
The American Heart Association’s 2020 guidelines add a sixth link to the cardiac arrest chain of survival and offer new strategies for increasing rates of lay person CPR
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures