EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Russ Myers never wanted to do what medics do but he did want to understand them so he could care for them
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
A little holiday humor from the Kent County Department of Public Safety
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
Indiana utility company awarded grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to first responders and public safety education projects
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene
Dr. Beermann-Foat was selected in a nationwide search of over 150 applicants to lead the state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services
A total of 33 patients were transported to hospitals after several crashes in foggy conditions on both spans of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Police in Baltimore County investigating a shooting found a burning vehicle on its side outside a funeral home
A partnership between UCHealth and Thompson Valley EMS will have whole blood in supervisor paramedic response units in Weld and Larimer counties
Police said the shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow, 15, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers arrived and died en route to a hospital
The Hillsborough County medic was suspended in 2019 despite showing his valid medical marijuana card after failing a random drug test
Scottsdale previously relied on Maricopa Ambulance before spending approximately $1.5 million to create the fire department’s ambulance service
Manatee County’s EMS drone program, launched in May, almost responded to a 911 call but was halted by a severe thunderstorm
While recreational boating remains a beloved pastime across America, new research underscores the inherent risks that come with navigating its vast and varied waterways
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said the 17-year-old female shooter is among the deceased
Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021
“Lamar was an expert at helping others” the Columbia Police Department stated in a social media post
Honolulu city officials call for a study to be done on the merger of paramedics into the fire department following a survey of EMS personnel
The year-over-year decrease in fatal drug overdoses was 24% as of July
Virginia Beach officials look at EMS billing as operational costs double and fundraising declines
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
Medix Specialty Vehicles joins forces with Southwest Ambulance Sales to offer its high-performance ambulances and unmatched service and support to EMS providers in Alabama and Florida
Leveraging data from 540M connected devices, RapidSOS AI simplifies 911 workflows and streamlines communication with callers and responders
Presentations included moderated posters describing the advances the company has made in developing new multimodal CPR technology