EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
The hotel that Nampa EMS Chief Tom Wright was staying in did not have an AED, but thankfully an EMS chief from another department did
Governors in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida declared states of emergency
Moline Deputy Chief Travis Noyd recalled wondering about his path in engineering technology before deciding to switch careers and become a paramedic
Approximately 850 patients and residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes were evacuated during the wildfires, according to the California Department of Public Health
President Donald Trump’s executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency
First Response accused Decatur and Decatur Morgan Hospital of conspiring to create conditions where First Response would lose its certificate of public necessity and convenience
Ellsworth fire officials are looking at strategic upgrades to meet a growing demand for EMS
New Britain officials credit Narcan training and social services with a 51% decline in opioid deaths
Yakima County officials work to improve quality mental health resources and support for first responders and deal with stigmas
Field training now begins for four new EMS personnel
Heartland Ambulance Service will begin non-911 transports in Clark County
Parker County Hospital District sent an ambulance and two medics along with several other first responders from the state
Gov. Janet Mills’ budget includes cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospital-affiliated doctors, nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers
Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it
The Adams County EMT had admitted to a substance abuse problem during an investigation into an altercation during a possible overdose call
Two Medic 1 paramedics suffered internal and lower extremity injuries in a crash while responding to a cardiac arrest call
An assistant deputy paramedic chief retired and an EMS captain was suspended after an investigation found falsified reports
Two first responders and three civilians were treated for hypothermia and other injuries after rescuing a child from a frozen pond in Guilford County
Rescuers used a rope system to lower an injured worker from a 92-foot water tower
The new plan, led by the Plaistow Fire Department, mirrors the former ALS service with additional benefits, including cost savings and enhanced training
Butler first responders will be second in the marching order after the U.S. Army in the parade following President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
Two chiefs resign in under a year, prompting scrutiny over burnout, organizational challenges and leadership fit
EMT Stephen Walsh’s death sparks a call to action for wellness initiatives and the reevaluation of long-standing shift structures
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
PRODUCT NEWS
ImageTrend Collaborate closely aligns with the gold-standard National EMS Information System dataset
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
AdvanceClaim is designed to streamline claims processes, enhance revenue cycle management, and ensure compliance