EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Polk City medic says her termination was unconstitutional and stemmed from private, personal Facebook posts that did not mention her employer
An Oakland transit bus collided with an SUV, jumped a curb and crashed into an auto repair shop
A division chief was dismissed for allegedly failing to monitor overtime cards, while a district chief was fired for allegedly submitting time cards for hours he did not work
Wall Township’s Committee voted to dissolve the police department’s EMS division and rely on Monmouth County’s MedStar roaming ambulances
A patient at Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center allegedly drove off in a MedTrust ambulance, leading to a brief pursuit, hit-and-run crash and her return to the hospital
Police say a Bushkill Twp. mechanic put fake inspection stickers on Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps rigs and all vehicles have since passed legitimate inspections
Madison police say a driver went around a fire truck that was blocking an intersection for an ambulance and collided with the rig
Facing losses tied to low Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, Cottage Grove says St. Paul Park, Newport and Grey Cloud Island Township should contribute tens of thousands toward shared ambulance coverage
Dubuque will nearly double transport charges and begin billing for vehicle crashes, fires and special rescues, moves expected to generate $1.2M a year
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED
Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people
What will TNKase’s 5-second IV bolus mean for EMS stroke care?
With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem?
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
PRODUCT NEWS
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
An Mecklenburg EMS MEDIC ambulance was hit by gunfire, renewing calls for state funding to equip EMS with ballistic vests.
The acquisition of TyTek Medical marks a significant expansion of Sam Medical’s proprietary offering of emergency medical products
Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
First Candle’s Safe Sleep Response Training equips first responders and others to counsel families on safe sleep and support those affected by SUID
NSCFD sought out a solution to keep pace with high-acuity demands and reduce provider stress in time-critical situations
Stanly County EMS selected OneDose for its flexibility, speed of customization, and intuitive design