EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Wapello County supervisors will revisit the formation of an EMS advisory council and potentially advancing an EMS levy
One man died and at least nine others were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide, flammable gas and methane were found during a gas leak at a Lexington apartment complex
Officials continue searching for missing campers and face scrutiny over emergency warning systems
More than 80 people are confirmed dead, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, after catastrophic flooding swept through central Texas over the July Fourth weekend
Flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal’s remnants displaced over 60 people in central North Carolina, prompting more than 50 water rescues in Chapel Hill
Three adults were killed and 10 others, including two juveniles, were injured in a shooting early on a residential street in South Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood
A man accused of stealing an ambulance from Baton Rouge General-Mid City led police on a chaotic chase after paramedics refused to take him to another hospital location
Two EMS workers were hospitalized after their ambulance was T-boned while responding to a call in Hartford
Health leaders warn that proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cuts could shutter hundreds of rural hospitals, jeopardizing emergency care in communities like Webster County, Nebraska
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness
Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore
Improve your patient care and decrease your legal liability risk with conscious, deliberate practices
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
PRODUCT NEWS
The company will celebrate frontline heroes with engaging contests and special tributes across Canada and the U.S.
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
CPR Therapeutics Inc. announced today that the company has received a continuation U.S. patent for technology that underlies its multimodal cardiopulmonary resuscitation system
The high-performance HVAC system delivers superior cooling power with advanced insulation, and sustainable technology — ensuring peak crew performance in the most extreme heat conditions
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
Pneumeric, Inc. has partnered with Technimount EMS offering first responders a clear visual indicator for accurate needle placement during pneumothorax decompression