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The new Utica Fire & Rescue will offer 24/7 fire and medical response, without EMS transport, as the township board rebuilds services following an interruption
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A 6-year study by the American College of Surgeons found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
Inspired by her 4-year-old with autism, Virginia Beach Paramedic Bailey Hartley’s kits equip crews with sensory tools to cut overload and improve communication
Funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s spring campaign, the grant equipped the EMS team with lifesaving gear
REACH Pilot Chad Millward, Paramedic Margaret Davis and Flight Nurse Susan Smith were rescued after the helicopter went down moments after departing UC Davis Medical Center
Escambia County officials say 71% is self-pay debt, with “frequent fliers” including one person who called 122 times in a month
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College delivered low- or no-cost, in-person EMT courses across its 10-county region, producing 33 nationally certified EMTs
Sterling Heights launched weekday BLS peak-demand units and color-coded dispatch to free ALS units for critical calls, reduce fatigue and better match resources
Minutes after the chopper went down, Sacramento Fire Capt. Peter Vandersluis rallied about 15 drivers to raise the medevac so a firefighter could rescue a paramedic
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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.
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PRODUCT NEWS
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
Ten mothers working on the front lines at Lancaster EMS received surprise gifts from a local church and grocery store
Hidalgo County EMS is requesting a $2.6 million loan through the Paycheck Protection Program, but says it has been unable to find a lender due to its bankruptcy status
The whistleblower said the agency has refused to send the unused masks to first responders and healthcare workers
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Volunteer EMT Ashley Donovan will run more than 100 miles in 24 hours to raise money for the squad
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