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Three former Marion County firefighters admitted to attacking a rookie firefighter will serve probation under a plea deal
Brantley County Paramedic Brandon Lynn continued responding to emergencies as flames destroyed dozens of homes across Brantley and Clinch counties
Police said no arrests had been made after gunfire broke out near Arcadia Lake in Edmond
Northwell Staten Island University Hospital paramedic William Negron is undergoing treatment and may need a liver transplant
Edgewood, Santa Fe County officials reached a preliminary agreement that would keep county crews responding to emergencies
Grant County officials say the free naloxone dispenser is meant to help bystanders act quickly during opioid overdoses before crews arrive
Dr. Mike Abernethy transported more than 4,000 patients during a career that helped shape emergency air medical care in Wisconsin and beyond
Paramedics and EMTs from multiple departments sharpened airway skills while emphasizing communication, coordination and patient-focused care
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A paramedic’s sudden death prompts urgent questions about operational norms and caregiver health
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
A new congressional bill aims to classify cross-trained EMS personnel federally, but will it be enough?
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey




PRODUCT NEWS
Recognition marks the seventh year that Technimount EMS has been named a winner
An Appalachian Power Foundation grant will equip Tazewell County’s ambulance fleet with new Lifepak 35 monitors
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
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