EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Fort Lauderdale officials are expected to vote on an EMS tax on property owners that could generate nearly $55M a year
Los Angeles County deployed a team of mental health workers trained to comfort evacuees, track health needs and assist those who may find massive evacuation settings uncomfortable
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
Medic 1 provided an update on the condition of two paramedics seriously injured in a crash involving two school buses
The Scottsdale Fire Department’s new ambulances have answered 250 calls in less than a month
The Middle Township officer arrived on the scene first and immediately began administering CPR; the paramedic took over CPR upon arrival until the child’s pulse returned
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
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
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
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