https://www.ems1.com/recently-published Recently Published en-US Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:50:51 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/n-h-expands-mental-health-support-for-volunteer-first-responders New Hampshire has become the first state to extend its employee assistance program to volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other first responders Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:50:51 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/n-h-expands-mental-health-support-for-volunteer-first-responders https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/ala-county-restores-ambulance-service-after-funding-crisis State funding has restored Greene County EMS, but local leaders say a long-term funding solution is still needed Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:47:09 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/ala-county-restores-ambulance-service-after-funding-crisis https://www.ems1.com/fatal-incidents/md-paramedic-killed-in-baltimore-motorcycle-crash Kevin Wells, a critical care transport paramedic and longtime EMS mentor, was killed while riding home after an overnight shift Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:07:54 GMT https://www.ems1.com/fatal-incidents/md-paramedic-killed-in-baltimore-motorcycle-crash https://www.ems1.com/disaster-management/pinnacle-2026-preparedness-beyond-the-plan-william-forstchen-on-leading-through-catastrophic-disruption The bestselling “One Second After” author urged EMS leaders to prepare for operational continuity, resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:43:42 GMT https://www.ems1.com/disaster-management/pinnacle-2026-preparedness-beyond-the-plan-william-forstchen-on-leading-through-catastrophic-disruption https://www.ems1.com/data-management/webinar-the-hidden-cost-of-ems-scheduling-a-leadership-framework-for-workforce-efficiency-compliance-and-operational-readiness Discover how modern EMS scheduling software, automation and AI can reduce overtime, improve labor compliance, simplify shift scheduling and strengthen workforce management. Learn practical strategies for replacing manual scheduling processes with efficient workflows designed for fire-based, hospital-based, third-service and private EMS agencies. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:36:38 GMT https://www.ems1.com/data-management/webinar-the-hidden-cost-of-ems-scheduling-a-leadership-framework-for-workforce-efficiency-compliance-and-operational-readiness https://www.ems1.com/legal/ore-emt-sues-after-being-fired-for-turning-off-ambulance-cameras A former Metro West EMT alleges she was fired after disabling cameras that recorded patients inside ambulances without their knowledge Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:53:23 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/ore-emt-sues-after-being-fired-for-turning-off-ambulance-cameras https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/the-160-mirage-why-every-ems-leader-should-read-the-elevance-ambulance-report “The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.” Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:52:05 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/the-160-mirage-why-every-ems-leader-should-read-the-elevance-ambulance-report https://www.ems1.com/rescue/1-dead-3-missing-16-rescued-after-pontoon-boat-sinks-off-san-francisco Rescuers pulled people from San Francisco Bay after a three-deck pontoon boat sank during a family memorial service Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:10:08 GMT https://www.ems1.com/rescue/1-dead-3-missing-16-rescued-after-pontoon-boat-sinks-off-san-francisco https://www.ems1.com/escaping-violent-encounters/woman-accused-of-stabbing-tenn-paramedic-with-used-needle Nashville police said the patient assaulted a paramedic during transport, fled the ambulance and later struck an officer Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/escaping-violent-encounters/woman-accused-of-stabbing-tenn-paramedic-with-used-needle https://www.ems1.com/volunteer-ems/lack-of-volunteers-leads-pa-ambulance-service-to-close Pleasant Mount Emergency Services will end operations as volunteer shortages and financial challenges force the rural ambulance service Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:10:57 GMT https://www.ems1.com/volunteer-ems/lack-of-volunteers-leads-pa-ambulance-service-to-close