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Grand Blanc students delivered nearly 200 handwritten notes and gift bags to first responders as the community marks the anniversary of the Sept. 28, 2025, shooting and arson attack that killed five people
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Hopkins first responders practiced extrication, patient care and multi-agency coordination during a simulated train-SUV crash ahead of the Green Line Extension opening
Baltimore firefighters declared a mass-casualty incident after a car carrying four juveniles crashed into an MTA bus, sending 16 people to hospitals, some in critical condition
An Anne Arundel County FCO Call Taker guided parents through CPR after their child choked and went into cardiac arrest before firefighters and paramedics arrived
Chattanooga firefighters responded to a middle school for a possible mercury exposure before crews determined the broken thermometer contained alcohol
Cleveland plans to use up to $1.03 million in federal funding to replace 151 mobile radios used by police, firefighters and EMS crews in emergency vehicles
Sacramento Fire says 79 frequent 911 users generated more than 5,100 EMS responses, consuming emergency resources and contributing to response delays
Thirty unionized EMTs and paramedics plan to strike after Fremont County moved toward replacing Frontier Ambulance with Cody Regional Health, a change that would end their collective bargaining rights
A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann died after his e-bike collided with a car while he was responding to an emergency call
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
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Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Right-sized for agencies balancing performance, safety, and cost, the new Ford Transit Type II Ambulance brings Demers engineering, quality, and trusted ambulance manufacturing expertise to everyday transport operations
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
VRpatients introduces VIP, a new character built to teach communication and advocacy in patient care
Nursing and EMS students can now interact with multiple characters inside a simulation, adding more realism to patient care dynamics