EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Kansas City Police Department spokesperson said the victim had accelerated and lost control before striking the ambulance
Specialized Assistance For Everyone will run for five years in a pilot program with the Novato Police Department
Avoca Ambulance Association will transfer operations to Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance in 2025 for a more effective use of resources
Disagreements over a “picket line clause” regarding emergency responses had led to a planned strike on Sunday
The training with Owensboro Community & Technical College is based on the success of an an accelerated paramedic class done with AMR
Chief of Trauma Surgery Dr. Babak Sarani said D.C. is fortunate to have a fire and EMS service that is “aggressive with the program”
The Teamsters president representing AMR employees said “negotiations are a total package,” when asked about the clause along with a 35% pay increase and other benefits
A gas leak is considered the likely cause of the explosion in Orion Township that was heard over a mile away
After the woman was arrested for starting a fire at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, she attempted to ignite another fire while in the back of a Davenport police cruiser
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker’s arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary; Dr. Oz for Medicaid and Medicare Services role
During the campaign, Kennedy said President-elect Donald Trump had asked him to “reorganize” agencies including the CDC, the National Institutes of Health and the FDA
If confirmed by the Senate to lead CMS, Dr. Mehmet Oz would oversee Medicare, Medicaid, children’s health insurance and the Affordable Care Act
During a 2019 wellness check transport, the woman allegedly stabbed an EMT seven times and pepper-sprayed an EMT driving the ambulance when he stopped the rig
The lawsuit argues that Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center failed to enforce violence and weapons policies despite staff complaints about earlier threats
Clatsop County officials, working with Medix and fire districts, signed off on a plan to review EMS performance in several areas
Pickens County Ambulance Service dropped to one ambulance in October due to a lack of funding
Early blood transfusions in the field can drastically reduce mortality rates for trauma patients, the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management said
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
Rivian EV trucks staffed with paramedics will respond across the city and will not be based at any individual station
Video shows the single-engine plane crashing near the stands at the Pomona dragstrip
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
San Francisco Sergeant Harrell’s swift, skillful response helped stabilize 49ers player Ricky Pearsall, illustrating the life-saving impact of basic emergency training
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
