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City lawyers say no responsive records were found, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani promises to release Ground Zero air-quality documents before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks
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Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks, or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
Rockland Paramedic Services added 14 Cyanokits to treat suspected cyanide poisoning in fire victims and firefighters
Supporters submitted more than 6,200 signatures to block Salisbury’s repeal of collective bargaining rights for firefighters, police officers and other city employees
Elyria officials say continuing with LifeCare is the best financial option as the city reviews whether firefighters are being sent to too many medical calls
A new $5 monthly utility bill fee will help cover McAlester Fire Department EMS ambulance costs
The proposed three-story emergency department expansion would support the Cleveland Clinic’s planned Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center, targeted to open in 2028
The Stanislaus County program connects some nonemergency 911 callers with a nurse who can arrange telemedicine, urgent care or other services
A sharp decline in dispatches, staffing shortages and the loss of police dispatch technology have hampered Chicago’s non-police mental health crisis response program
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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.
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
5.11 Tactical, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Carhartt and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
Launching Q2–Q3 2026, ACIQ reads ePCR narratives, codes claims with transparent reasoning, and supports EMS billing teams without replacing them