EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A passerby spotted one of the Ashland Rescue Squad ambulances burning inside the station and called 911
Swift, coordinated action by first responders helped revive a child, restoring a pulse before the patient was airlifted to Cook Children’s Medical Center
A new Florida bill will require schools to train staff and ensure EpiPen access during all student activities
A stress test revealed that one artery was 99% blocked and two others were 97% blocked
Boston EMS aims to reduce response times with a new station
Co-written by a former paramedic and co-starring Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy brings authentic EMS stress and camaraderie to the big screen
EMT Ashley Diaz is being recognized for her resilience and dedication as she continues to save lives in a new role with FDNY EMS
A UT Southwestern study of 500K cardiac arrest cases finds survival has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially in Black and Hispanic communities
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
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 Rapid Assessment Quick Response Force is modeled after strike teams sent to natural disasters such as hurricanes
The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered with Cooper Tires to give back to first responders during Public Service Recognition Week
The state’s top public safety official issued a report asserting the 50,000 respirators distributed to first responders were “authentic” after the CDC’s warning
Preliminary results from a national study released this week reveal inconsistent decontamination practices may be contributing to the spread of the virus
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
Proceeds from the “Play It Forward” toy collection will go toward the First Responders First initiative
First responders discuss being in isolation, residual symptoms and questions about immunity after returning to the front lines
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
The NASA Glenn Research Center is collaborating with an emergency products company to develop an efficient fogging system
Miami-Dade’s emergency director said a shipment of masks meant for first responders and other front-line workers was “hijacked” on its way to the county