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Hospitals can now divert ambulances only during disasters or critical infrastructure failures as Indiana seeks to reduce delays in patient care and keep EMS units in their service areas
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Rush County EMS received $3,750 from Western Cooperative Electric and the Golden Belt Community Foundation to maintain and improve equipment used by its crews
The Boston EMS union said two EMTs were bitten, kicked in the head and struck by thrown objects while responding to a call
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue’s new protocol uses two defibrillators and four pads to deliver dual shocks earlier for some cardiac arrest patients
Boston firefighters responded to Massachusetts General Hospital after a patient was treated for chemical exposure
Geauga County officials say severe hoarding can delay EMS access to patients, expose crews and ambulances to contamination and complicate responses involving older residents
An AED donated by Dr. Michael Tamul helped save his life after he suffered cardiac arrest at the same church 19 years later
Huntsville Hospital Health System and Marshall Medical Centers opened a 32,000-square-foot operations hub in Arab to support scheduling, billing, customer service and other health care functions
Portland firefighters, OHSU trauma surgeons and AMR crews trained on a simulated structural collapse requiring a field amputation, technical rescue and whole blood administration
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
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Right-sized for agencies balancing performance, safety, and cost, the new Ford Transit Type II Ambulance brings Demers engineering, quality, and trusted ambulance manufacturing expertise to everyday transport operations
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
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