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State EMS leaders want to grow community paramedicine, strengthen 911
London firefighters will continue responding to major medical emergencies under a new agreement that shifts routine calls and transports to Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County
Voters approved public safety millages in Auburn Hills and Royal Oak while rejecting police funding measures in three townships and a fire and EMS proposal in Orion Township
Officials point to expanded Narcan access, treatment, community paramedicine and coordinated public safety efforts as contributing to the decline
Minneapolis public safety officials say urban exploration is fueling a growing number of dangerous rescues and warned that these incidents put both trespassers and first responders at risk
Kenneth Ryden faces up to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting healthcare professionals during treatment at Providence Medical Center
Dylan Jamescupp’s phone data showed he received child sexual abuse material while on duty at the Kansas City (Kan.) Fire Department
Former Empress EMS EMT Emmanuel Vasquez was immediately terminated and later arrested
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.”
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
PRODUCT NEWS
VRpatients introduces VIP, a new character built to teach communication and advocacy in patient care
Nursing and EMS students can now interact with multiple characters inside a simulation, adding more realism to patient care dynamics
Lake Geneva fire officials said crews used the handheld technology less than 24 hours after announcing its implementation
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event
Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI
How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS