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A fire chief, police officer and race volunteer were killed in two separate incidents at the Hartshorne H-Town Throwdown
Local and state leaders gathered at Lafayette’s Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response strategies in a simulated school shooting at Acadiana Renaissance Academy
UNM Hospital nurses, staff say denied raises and noncompetitive pay worsen chronic understaffing and overcrowding, with capacity often at 105%–120%
Over 100 agencies ran preparedness exercises at Amon G. Carter Stadium and 14 other sites, testing communication and active-threat response ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds
Paramedic Abdur Rahman joined FDNY in 2002, served at EMS Stations 8, 16 and 13 before being promoted to paramedic in 2021, and was assigned to the Training Academy
Penn State Health has treated more child e-bike and scooter injuries in 2025 than in the past three years combined
An 81-year-old pilot was injured when a propeller struck his arm while moving a plane at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport
A 39-year-old in Brooklyn and a 43-year-old in Manhattan were found dead in flooded basements as downpours inundated streets, swamped subways
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 testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
The hundreds of N95 masks received from both the national and state stockpile were expired, most by at least 10 years
Personnel will instead be asked to wear masks and monitor for symptoms in order to prevent staffing shortages
A Seattle Police Department warehouse will serve as the first testing site in the country reserved for first responders, officials say
Shows such as “Station 19,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor” are donating real PPE used as props to firefighter-medics, doctors and nurses
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
The state’s peacetime emergency declaration automatically triggers exceptions to staffing, driver and equipment requirements
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