EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Burnsville officials are inviting the community to show their respects on the one-year anniversary of a fatal ambush that killed two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic
These Memorial Day facts offer insight into how Americans honor fallen service members while also marking the unofficial start of summer
KCFD Station 10 posts with an image of an ambulance and captions from providers about their violent encounters has over 3,000 shares
A man mowing near an abandoned building in Eastland, Texas, crashed his truck after being swarmed by bees from a disturbed hive
The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch
The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses
Four people were airlifted to hospitals after a boat crashed into the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys
Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death
Authorities credit the PennSTAR pilot for not crashing into any homes
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
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can’t be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus
The codes and standards provide organizations guidance on crisis management, PPE and infection control
The National Registry of EMTs responds to Pearson Vue’s suspension of operations due to COVID-19, assures solutions are in the works
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
The package is free for EMS and healthcare organizations seeking to limit exposure through telemedicine and interfacility communication
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
The National Registry of EMTs extended the deadline by three months and will allow providers to complete continuing education outside of classrooms
The First Responder Network Authority announced Acting Executive Director Edward Parkinson has been selected to lead the organization
Resources include PPE donning and doffing videos, infection control and return-to-work guidelines
A committee formed after local firefighters and residents expressed frustrations over EMS response times and service