EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Acadian Ambulance fired a uniformed employee after a TikTok mocking Charlie Kirk’s killing, violating company standards
Backed by a $1M AFG grant, the Lodi Fire Department plan involves 15 firefighter-paramedics and four paramedic engines at no extra cost to residents
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
Police say at least two people exchanged shots at a site behind a vacant building owned by a landlord
Cumberland County commissioners unanimously warned that Crossville EMS could disrupt county operations and reduce unit availability
Brenna Kulikowski, 31, and Damon Thompson, 21, were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill urged the public to “respect, protect and trust” those who provide lifesaving care
Head-on crash kills two Timber Mesa firefighters near Show Low
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
The initiative has equipped bystanders across 141 countries and all 50 states with the skills to stop life-threatening hemorrhage before EMS arrival
A Lexington paramedic’s monitor failed to detect carbon monoxide during an initial call to an apartment later condemned after a suspected gas leak killed one person and injured others
AT&T is contributing to flood relief efforts, matching employee donations and providing additional connectivity support
A dispatch system outage in Baltimore delayed medic response during a 40-minute wait for EMS
Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI
A 4-year-old boy was airlifted to a Denver hospital after his foot was severed in a lawn mower accident near Mitchell
Hexagon has announced that the spin-off of its Asset Lifecyle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions, and related businesses, will operate as Octave
This industry-leading designation highlights Braun’s unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused manufacturing excellence
GundersenAIR has adopted Hinckley Medical’s OneDose system, strengthening support for flight workflows and improving overall system operations
Commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing leader expands into emergency vehicle market with addition of one of North America’s leading brand portfolios with a global sales track record