EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Ulster officials say Empress EMS is exceeding its performance goals, well below the 11:59 contract limit, since taking over in March
House Bill 5249 would allow BLS crews staffed with a paramedic and EMT to operate at a restricted ALS level, easing 24/7 ALS staffing pressures
Crews cut a six-inch branch with an electric chainsaw to free the man on the popular Nuuanu Lulumahu Falls trail
House Bill 1597 creates a misdemeanor for bystanders who fail to back off at least 25 feet when ordered to do so by a first responder performing their duty
The Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado honors Chief James Robinson for his leadership in transforming Thompson Valley EMS into a model agency, emphasizing teamwork, integrity and service
With nearly 20% of 116,000 ambulance calls in 2024 deemed non-emergencies, Contra Costa County leaders launched the campaign to teach residents how to seek the right level of care
Pridestar Trinity EMTs Alex Hatfield and Danielle Chambers, with Paramedic Sean McCormack, revived the Housing Authority official after he went into cardiac arrest at a city intersection
Despite slow-response complaints and a critical consultant review, DeKalb commissioners are poised to approve a five-year deal with AMR
A man escorted out of Loretto Hospital stole an idle Cicero ambulance, triggering a police pursuit that included gunfire and ended in multiple crashes and several injuries
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Whether public or private, your employer can take action. Understand when your words — on or off duty — cross legal and professional boundaries.
The Overrun weighs in on how the dismissal of all NEMSAC members could reset priorities at the federal level
A Galveston officer’s near-fatal submersion has fueled public outrage over EMS response times. Clinical science tells a different story — and reveals why cooperation, not conflict, is needed now.
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
PRODUCT NEWS
Witness how strategic design meets field-validated performance in the Express Plus Type 1 and explore its full capabilities
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
The new CCL 166 Type III ambulance will premiere at EMS World Expo 2025, delivering a redesigned action area, 25% more storage capacity, and more practical features to enhance fleet performance
Marking back-to-back recognition, this year’s honor underscores First Due’s leadership in artificial intelligence for public safety
EMS crews used a Stokes basket and rope system to rescue the critically injured man after he fell from the Acrisure Stadium’s main scoreboard
The department utilized resources provided through the NarcBox Grant Assistance Program
The new, award-winning ambulance is designed to give first responders greater safety, comfort, and performance
Visitors are invited to explore the MSV-II 170 Type III — built for Indy’s very own first responders and trusted by EMS crews nationwide
The OneWeight scale mounts to virtually any EMS stretcher