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The “halo” law package would create penalties for people who come within 25 feet of first responders to interfere with, threaten or harass them
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Authorities identified a man who was killed in an explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue maintenance facility that also injured four others
New blood warmers and coolers purchased through a Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation campaign will allow paramedics to administer whole blood to trauma patients
A state audit found Lansing EMS made improper or unsupported payments, prompting recommendations for stronger financial oversight
Funding will support emergency response capabilities and emergency operations centers nationwide
The new World Trade Center Retired Responders Memorial Wall honors 154 retired FDNY members who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after Sept. 11 and later died from WTC-related illnesses
A Westfield Fire Department blood drive brought together the first patient treated through the program with the paramedics who helped deliver lifesaving blood after a serious crash
Seattle’s fire department used artificial intelligence for more than two years to analyze medical 911 calls raising questions about transparency, privacy and oversight
A single-engine turboprop operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport
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