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BREAKING NEWS
Holmen first responders removed the injured resident through a window after the crash; the resident was then transported to a hospital by Tri-State Ambulance service
“Our young caller… was told we are always here to help, except next time he should probably use the non-emergency line,” the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office stated
EMT Steven Walsh was a member of the Copake Rescue Squad and the A.B. Shaw Fire Company
Specialized Assistance For Everyone will run for five years in a pilot program with the Novato Police Department
Earlier, the Toms River mayor had directed dispatchers to stop sending calls to Silverton EMS due to alleged financial irregularities
Salem firefighters purchased 140 caps after several players were concussed at the beginning of the season
Heartland Ambulance Service will now operate in Clark County for three years, replacing New Chapel EMS
Two of the five firearms purchased were used to shoot Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth
Three firefighters were among the injured when a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue ambulance and a lawn service truck collided
San Bernardino County firefighters used an aerial ladder and rope rescue system to rescue the woman after a passerby had heard her screams for help
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
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
