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Two fire personnel and a driver were injured when a car struck a Fairfax County ambulance, killing a passenger in the car
Cleveland EMS has added portable ventilators to all 25 frontline ambulances, a move leaders call a “game changer”
After a Cleveland paramedic was violently attacked on a call, University Circle Police launched a free self-defense course for EMTs and crisis responders
EMS agencies across Wyoming face an estimated $30 million annual funding gap, running high-mileage rigs as lawmakers debate whether to declare EMS an essential service
Clarkston residents, firefighters and retirees urged officials to reverse its decision to eliminate ambulance service
The Cambria County Swift Water Rescue Team bought two rapid deployment crafts, improving safety and response times
A jockeys’ ambulance at Evangeline Downs nearly caused a serious collision when it entered the track in the wrong direction
Medevac Alabama and Newman’s Ambulance are opposing Acadian Ambulance’s request to operate in Mobile, warning a third provider isn’t financially sustainable
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
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
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