EMS News
Need the most up-to-date news on prehospital field operations, staffing, training, management and provider safety? Catch up on the latest industry news on EMS1.
BREAKING NEWS
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year
Fentanyl and meth fuel rising deaths in Alaska, Nevada, Washington and Oregon, prompting harm reduction efforts and tougher prosecutions
A pickup truck hauling a trailer crossed the median and collided with a mobile crane on I-83 in Baltimore County
A KSHB-TV reporter was grazed in the arm by flyaway metal
Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp. will use the funding, along with Avel eCare’s EMS telemedicine services, to improve rural care
Safety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — so which cities offer peace of mind?
The CAPCE Import Tool will save time when submitting continuing education courses
Jefferson Emergency Rescue District medics worked on patient evacuations during hurricanes Helene and Milton
Buncombe County officials previously reported 72 deaths and now defers to a state count of 42
The Custer County EMS medic was known as “a top-notch paramedic and an even better human being”
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations
Howard County Fire and Rescue personnel transported patients to several hospitals after an isolated food poisoning incident in Jessup
While the national average for seat belt use reached 91.9% in 2023, some states continue to fall short of this standard
A worker in Bridgeport became trapped when a brick wall collapsed on him
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue utilizes a two-person Cares Team to provide buprenorphine during overdose calls
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
The driver lost control on an embankment and crashed into a Los Angeles County house
The collapsing radio tower, east of the city’s downtown area, did not fall on any structures
Bystanders passed survivors along a human chain after the collapse during festival on Sapelo Island
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A 536-pound bedridden man questions why emergency staff can’t transport him to doctor’s appointments
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was fired due to budget overages and personally responding to calls
New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions – Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles
A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
PRODUCT NEWS
Invented by a 30-year firefighter/paramedic, the CPR board uses gravity to improve blood flow to the brain and heart
The Butterfly iQ+, EchoNous’ KOSMOS, and GE HealthCare’s Vscan Air will be on display for conference attendees
Students in Learn4Life’s EMT program learn to stay calm under pressure
Point Pleasant Fire Department enhances EMS with Hinckley Medical’s OneWeight ambulance gurney scale
OneWeight’s two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly
Over 1,000 suppliers will distribute only aerosolized chitosan for managing bleeding
