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The 5-year TRICARE project will reimburse eligible ground and air ambulance providers for blood products and transfusion services beginning in 2027
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Investigators say a Grand Haven Township man fatally shot his wife and six children before taking his own life and intentionally setting the family home ablaze
The fast-moving Queens fire spread through several century-old wood-frame homes, killing a 78-year-old woman
Lakewood officials say the program has reduced repeat EMS calls while helping residents with chronic illnesses and behavioral health needs
The lawsuit challenges election and immigration requirements tied to billions of dollars in FEMA and homeland security grants
The new SPROUT program will send civilian clinicians to respond to eligible mental health and other nonviolent crisis calls
Scott County’s program targets people with serious mental illness who repeatedly rely on ambulances, emergency departments and the criminal justice system
A former ambulance service treasurer must repay more than $20,000 after stealing funds from the Oto Community Ambulance Service
Firefighters discovered the victims inside a Grand Haven Township home after responding to reports of smoke; investigators said at least some had been shot
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.”
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
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