EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Two of the department’s original medics recall the first two calls they responded to in 1975
First responders in Commanche treated the owners and sprayed soapy water to stop the bees
Van Buren Tech students responded to “Mayhem Market” where a small crop duster crashed into a busy flea market
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
Severe flooding in western Maryland led to rescues at a school, as emergency crews from multiple counties responded to rising waters and ongoing evacuations
A driver reportedly crossed a double-solid line while attempting to pass another vehicle and crashed into the ambulance, leaving a paramedic with minor injuries
Cumberland Goodwill EMS launched a12-member bicycle team to provide rapid, low-impact response at local events, supporting the borough’s active cycling community
With two more key exits, including the fire chief, Gouldsboro seeks new leadership to steady its embattled ambulance service amid past fraud and recent firings
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 program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
Officials say a person who traveled from Wuhan, China to Washington state has been diagnosed with the virus
County officials were told their two options include enhancing the current EMS contract or starting their own service
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County’s southern region
An ambulance built with input from the paramedics who will use it was put into service this week
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
The new ambulance includes a redesigned patient care area layout, injury-reduction features and climate control systems