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BREAKING NEWS
Using more than $68,000 in state grant funds, the Albany Fire Department provided inflatable lifting chairs to local care facilities and trained staff to handle non-injury falls
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A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood
An exterior construction elevator fell from the second floor of a seven-story hotel under construction during Turning Stone’s expansion project in Verona
Washington State DOH approved the upgrade, enabling AEMTs to provide expanded meds, IV therapy, advanced airway management and more, while boosting staffing, mutual aid capacity and community health outreach
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Firefighter/EMTs with Sky Valley Fire administered CPR, oxygen therapy and naloxone to revive six dogs in critical condition
Orland Park firefighters’ union says ambulance shortages put residents at risk, while the new fire chief says call data does not justify restoring full service
New CARES data show out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival in Lewis County exceeds the national average, reflecting strong pre-hospital care from fire and EMS responders
Funded by a public sales tax, Muskogee County EMS is handling higher call volumes while advancing major investments in fire, police and emergency infrastructure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
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The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
PRODUCT NEWS
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
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Strategic acquisition expands Intersurgical’s product portfolio and strengthens its offerings
First introduced at EMS World Expo, the FXP 174 Type 1 Ambulance features a breakthrough design including industry-first FX Action Seats
The eMACC preserves everything the MACC was designed to accomplish: teamwork, intentionality, and structured verification
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Beginning in February, Kern County will become the first in the state to equip all EMS providers with handheld, AI-enabled 12-lead ECG machines