EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Officials report multiple injuries and damage in Portage and Kalamazoo
EMS Accreditation
Paramedic Matthew Smith was named the victor following the Final Jeopardy round with “historic groups” as the category
EMS personnel across four states were recognized by their peers for dedication, service
Expansion of the pilot program also allows paramedics to administer whole blood
The Riker’s Island captain suffered burns when her BWC suddenly ignited
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
Antoinette Finau served as an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 3 years
Don Plakon met the Seminole County paramedics who responded to his cardiac arrest call
Torin Slaughter is raising money to install about 100 Stop the Bleed kits at Case High School
The bus driver lost control and struck a guardrail on I-95 in Harford County
An unveiling ceremony for the Tree of Life, featuring the names of the 36 honorees, will take place in July
A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders
An engine from Chuckawalla Valley State Prison/Ironwood State Prison Fire Station, staffed with two incarcerated firefighters, responded to a child’s cardiac arrest call
CEO of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association said no significant changes to EMS operations are anticipated
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler promoted funding to spare the non-police intervention service
Investigators determined officers in the ambulance were observers and medics were in charge
Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation requiring protection and training for FDNY EMS personnel
Authorities say explosion at Old Bridge sign company was the result of a chemical reaction
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Austin-Travis County EMS Assistant Chief Steve White said at least 65 people were treated between Monday and Wednesday
Meigs County EMS Director Tony Finnell surprised officials when asked about response times at a public safety meeting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Three takeaways from the conviction of Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
Is building a new kind of clinician merely a Herculean task or a fully Sisyphean one?
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
PRODUCT NEWS
EMS Products
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
EMS Products
The program will deploy 911-integrated drones, equipped with AEDs, naloxone and tourniquets to assist in emergencies such as cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses and trauma incidents