EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A new Florida bill will require schools to train staff and ensure EpiPen access during all student activities
Boston EMS aims to reduce response times with a new station
Co-written by a former paramedic and co-starring Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy brings authentic EMS stress and camaraderie to the big screen
Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge
Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models
Hillsboro EMS in Pocahontas County is closing permanently, citing high costs, regulatory challenges and a volunteer shortage
Officials broke ground on a $16M EMS station in South Boston, one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods
A Greyhound bus traveling from Memphis to Nashville collided with another vehicle
One paramedic’s earnings in ’24 topped $358K, highlighting concerns over sustainability
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
Columbia Southern University Selects 2025 EMS Professional of the Year
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The move comes as part of a broader effort to standardize and enhance clinical practices