EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
With more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., the majority prove fatal, often due to delays in care. Quick intervention is critical, yet fewer than half of victims receive help before EMS arrives
Careerline Tech Center EMS students put their training to the test during rescue simulations that double as real-world prep and a potential path to employment
Butler County EMS Paramedic Justin Lauppe experienced cardiac arrest on a call, showing “the courage and selflessness that defined his career”
The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases amid a growing outbreak centered in Texas, where two children have died
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Three Bristol firefighters have been honored by the Southwest Virginia Regional EMS Council, recognizing efforts from SWAT medic support to EMS training
First responders in Commanche treated the owners and sprayed soapy water to stop the bees
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
The large rig has the capacity to carry more oxygen and can also serve as a bariatric truck
The San Antonio case marks the 15th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States
Green, Ohio, tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff’s SWAT following a change in state law
The Indiana EMS Commission approved statewide changes to the skills EMTs can use in the field, which will go into effect on March 1
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission recommended arming SWAT medics after the 2018 Parkland shooting
Officials are considering the use of body cameras and ballistic vests after the most recent attack on an EMT and paramedic
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
Luzerne County signed a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to order more than 3,000 radios to replace the old analog system
The department hopes to have all 85 firefighters certified as EMTs by 2023
Two crewmembers and another driver were injured when a vehicle crashed into an ambulance carrying a patient