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The Stow Fire Department is expanding its hiring process as retirements increase and a limited supply of certified firefighter/paramedics makes it harder to fill vacancies
New Castle County recognized paramedics, first responders, dispatchers, police officers and civilians for their roles in 32 lifesaving cardiac arrest cases
Sonoma County fire officials warn that a federal proposal to reduce Medicaid reimbursements could cost hundreds of dollars per transport and strain emergency response budgets
A state grant will allow Dorchester County EMS crews to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital
The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help
Fourteen Minster swim team members were hospitalized after a chlorine pump malfunction reportedly exposed swimmers to chemicals
Monica Mason stepped down as executive director of the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority as the agency faces fallout from a fatal incident and questions about finances
The First Responder Center for Excellence and the University of Iowa are developing free online wellness modules to help first responders build coping skills and recognize when stress becomes distress
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
Two chiefs resign in under a year, prompting scrutiny over burnout, organizational challenges and leadership fit
EMT Stephen Walsh’s death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
PRODUCT NEWS
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada
WEINMANN’s emergency ventilator met PASCO County’s demand for reliable, easy-to-use ventilation in every ambulance
The acquisition emphasizes FPG’s commitment to supporting businesses with a family atmosphere, built on integrity, innovation and service to first responders
The MSV-II 157 Type 1 ambulance is now available on the Ford F-450/550 SuperCab, giving first responders more room to work, adapt, and deliver care on the move
First Due integrates NextNav’s advanced vertical location and 3D visualization technology into its Incident Command platform
The ongoing crisis, still crashing after all these years
The quicker, safer and more reliable response vehicle for local environments
OneDose delivers point-of-care dosing through intuitive workflows, plus pediatric-specific support
First Due’s new Advanced Data Insights delivers real-time, configurable dashboards across incidents, ePCR, staffing, and more—built for public safety. Agencies get full visibility and meet compliance standards like NFIRS/ NERIS, NEMSQA, and NEMSIS—without technical expertise or third-party tools
Dual board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), Dr. Stevens is nationally recognized for advancing out-of-hospital care and clinical excellence in EMS systems