EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
City Hall will hand full control of the crisis response teams to NYC Health + Hospitals, raising questions about the future of mental health policing as a new administration takes office
The Region V Hospital Coordinating Center and Southern Illinois Healthcare donated bleeding-control kits and training to Vienna School District
A 55-year-old man who tumbled nearly 50 feet down a steep embankment near Little Black Sands Beach was airlifted to safety
The closure of Glenn Medical Center, Willows’ only hospital and a cornerstone of care for 76 years, has left residents without local emergency services
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton has opened a 24/7 helistop to support RWJBarnabas Health’s LifeFlight helicopters
Vacaville Fire Protection District volunteer Vincent Hayes used CPR and an AED to revive a stranger in cardiac arrest
Backed by a $3.3M federal grant, the program will launch in New York and Texas to equip providers with tools to manage stress before symptoms arise
Regina Suprin served more than 13 years with Boston EMS, shaping future providers and inspiring colleagues until her final days
Johnson County’s mobile integrated health program is helping high-risk patients stay safely at home through preventive in-home care
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
Hurricane Helene flooding forces patients to a hospital roof, wipes out a VFD and downs a tree, killing two firefighters
A patient was unresponsive after EMS administered sedatives to a postictal seizure patient restrained by police
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
PRODUCT NEWS
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The move comes as part of a broader effort to standardize and enhance clinical practices
The fleet-centric ambulance manufacturer will observe Paramedic Services Week and National EMS Week with special activities and giveaways from May 18-24
The company will celebrate frontline heroes with engaging contests and special tributes across Canada and the U.S.
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
The high-performance HVAC system delivers superior cooling power with advanced insulation, and sustainable technology — ensuring peak crew performance in the most extreme heat conditions
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
5.11 Tactical, Bass Pro Shops, Garmin, Black Rifle Coffee, DJI and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety