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Veteran New Haven firefighter/paramedic Thomas “TJ” Kochera was credited with numerous lifesaving rescues and cardiac arrest saves
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The Marion County Rescue Squad was honored after expanding pediatric training, equipment and quality improvement efforts
First responders participated in hands-on training focused on emergency medical care for police and working K-9s
After 24 years with WellSpan Health, paramedic and emergency management leader Chris Krichten is helping build Manheim Township’s department
Southborough firefighters used technical rescue skills to free the injured man from a tree before he was airlifted to a hospital
A Wisconsin Fast Forward grant will fund a free EMT-to-paramedic training program designed to address workforce shortages in the Beloit area
Seelyville Fire Chief Harold Osborn died after a cardiovascular event hours after responding to an EMS call
New legislation will reimburse EMS agencies for treatment in place, telemedicine-supported care and transport to alternative destinations
A San Jose fire engineer collected more than $1 million in overtime pay since 2023 as staffing shortages, rising call volume and paramedic vacancies continue to drive overtime costs
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
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
Visit WEINMANN Emergency reps at booth 306
Strategic acquisition expands Intersurgical’s product portfolio and strengthens its offerings
First introduced at EMS World Expo, the FXP 174 Type 1 Ambulance features a breakthrough design including industry-first FX Action Seats
The eMACC preserves everything the MACC was designed to accomplish: teamwork, intentionality, and structured verification
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Beginning in February, Kern County will become the first in the state to equip all EMS providers with handheld, AI-enabled 12-lead ECG machines
Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
Recognition marks the seventh year that Technimount EMS has been named a winner