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Survey of nearly 7,000 EMS and fire-rescue agencies reveals where pediatric readiness stands today and where services can strengthen training, coordination and protocols to better care for children in the field
Senate File 4 would raise ground ambulance reimbursement of the Medicare rate, directing $2.6 million in state and federal funding to help stabilize rural EMS
Franklin County’s first female captain claims she was forced to resign after years of complaints about harassment, retaliation and systemic bias against women
Santa Fe Fire Department officials say the change will improve resource allocation, but community health partners warn it reduces field medical capacity for behavioral health and homeless calls
Meridian police say the woman faces federal charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance, crashing it into a St. Luke’s-owned building with DHS offices and attempting to set it on fire
As out-of-hospital births increase to about 12 a year, a Pittsburgh EMS crew chief is crocheting newborn hats to help babies retain body heat during pre-hospital deliveries
2BUnited, founded by Jacob and Carter with guidance and support from their parents, partnered with Briarwood Products to raise money for St. Jude. Children’s Research Hospital
Wake County EMS is rolling out a data-driven dispatch update that sharpens call triage and reduces lights-and-siren responses for select non-critical calls
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Whether public or private, your employer can take action. Understand when your words — on or off duty — cross legal and professional boundaries.
The Overrun weighs in on how the dismissal of all NEMSAC members could reset priorities at the federal level
A Galveston officer’s near-fatal submersion has fueled public outrage over EMS response times. Clinical science tells a different story — and reveals why cooperation, not conflict, is needed now.
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
EMS leaders hail the grant as a critical step toward better access and reduced overdoses
PRODUCT NEWS
Design supports optimal device positioning across multiple environments
The company’s growth underscores the demand for streamlined public safety operations supported by real-time data
WEINMANN Emergency will showcase its MEDUMAT Easy CPR ventilator, offering live demos and on-site discussions
Ford partnership affirms industry-leading standards of safety and quality
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Innovation meets superior patient care with this never-before-seen Type I ambulance, purpose-built for first responders with an industry-leading design and loaded with cutting-edge technology
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
The audit evaluated ImageTrend’s controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality
ImageTrend’s listing confirms that its test environment is compliant with NIST 800-53