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Bitterroot Health will use funds from the Opioid Abatement Trust to provide tuition assistance for EMTs pursuing paramedic school
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Supervisors voted to begin dissolving the Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative and bring oversight back under county control, citing transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns
NTSB says airport video shows the left engine falling off during takeoff from UPS Worldport
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments, and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
King County Prop. 1 passed renewing Medic One funding for six years to sustain 27 paramedic units, upgrade 911
Clarkston’s EMS levy failed, the first defeat in its history, leaving ambulance funding uncertain beyond 2025
Teams made up of EMTs, mental health professionals and peers would be stationed in 100 subway stations, focusing on engaging New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or mental distress
A preliminary report says the Airbus H130 lost power moments after takeoff from UC Davis Medical Center, prompting a mayday before crashing onto Hwy 50
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
The Santa Fe Fire Department has adjusted its protocols in an effort to keep its personnel safe during the COVID-19 crisis
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services allows providers to obtain verbal consent to sign when contamination of a stylus or recording device is of concern
The defense department will invest $133 million to increase domestic N95 production capacity
Fire-Dex says the AAMI Level 3-compliant garments exceed CDC guidelines for COVID-19 response
The service says the ultraviolet C lights can be activated remotely and sanitize an ambulance in about two minutes
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
The COVID-19 “Heroes Fund” would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
The CoAEMSP is allowing for a broader array of methods, including simulation, to be used to determine competency during the COVID-19 pandemic
Former Canton Firefighter-Paramedic Rosario Carcione donated 30 48-ounce bottles of sanitizer to the department where he used to work