EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A transformer fire triggered by a construction accident at a Denver retirement community forced dozens of residents to evacuate, with eight hospitalized
Federal agents and protesters clashed for a second day near DHS staging areas, prompting a forceful response that included tear gas, arrests and growing unrest in LA’s immigrant communities
Backed by a $1 million grant, the Cook County van will bring critical opioid treatment directly to more than two dozen south suburban communities
Operating 24/7 across a 150-mile radius, Life Star has completed over 40,000 flights since 1984
“Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance,” will bring the story of Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking EMS pioneers to the stage
The documentary explores how warnings were ignored, leading to a deadly implosion that sparked a multi-agency international search and rescue effort
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepare to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
Waterville city officials have once again delayed a decision on funding a third ambulance, as councilors remain split over the $601K price tag
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns
Paramedic Eddie Barnes saved a life with skills he wasn’t authorized to use — prompting an investigation that reveals the moral gray zone of modern EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
The state Center for Disease Control and Prevention is urging anyone who had close contact with members of Houlton Ambulance Service to get tested
Officials say gunfire erupted just as EMS arrived to respond to a person struck by a car
The proposal would require a 90-day supply of PPE to be readily available through the state Department of Public Health in case of another outbreak
These products are sure to please any EMS provider
A webinar will outline best practices following implementation of the integrated AED geolocation plan
The ACLU and other critics have raised privacy concerns about the sharing of patients’ names and addresses public safety agencies
A SeniorCare EMS member is recorded vocally supporting protestors during a march in Brooklyn
ACLS VR training was designed in partnership with EMS agencies to provide first responders ACLS training