EMS News
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ETI has been the primary method to help patients breathe; however, in the last decade, there’s been a significant shift toward using SGA, especially for cardiac arrest patients
Two patients were treated for burns and other injuries after an explosion and fire in Laurence Harbor
Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve operations and help with dispatcher shortage
The wrongful death lawsuit accuses the paramedics of negligence by failing to properly use and monitor medical equipment, including oxygen devices
Pioneer Ambulance’s regional manager proposes that the Baker City Fire Department regain its ambulance license
A Mobile Medical Response ambulance was stolen from outside a Bay City hospital
Sources said a tire on a plane exploded at the wheel and brake shop
Investigators called the incident at a Logansport home pool a “freak accident”
A University of Michigan surgical team responded to the scene in Ann Arbor to prepare for a possible field amputation
The Lebanon Fire District announced changes to single and dual-role staffing as well as reducing non-emergency transports
Chandler city officials are considering purchasing 10 ambulances, equipment and begin hiring in 2026
LifeNet helicopters transported three patients from an MCI crash in Exeter
Allegany County officials had previously laid off EMS personnel to handle a $2M budget shortfall
Birmingham’s first responders teamed up with community healthcare partners to reduce deaths due to overdose
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service’s paid EMT-in-Training program removes the fear of having a career change and not being paid
Patients in Stafford will receive ALS care from Stafford Ambulance Association will pay two towns
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is using IntelliSep for rapid blood sample testing
CalOptima Health will provide medical care to the homeless population in Costa Mesa
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s mobile exhibit honors the fallen at the Allen County Fair
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
A 536-pound bedridden man questions why emergency staff can’t transport him to doctor’s appointments
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
PRODUCT NEWS
The new devices aims to improve cardiac arrest survival rates and is designed by firefighter-paramedic Steve Islava
FlowMSP is a pre-incident planning software platform for the fire service with approximately 500 customers.
Rural Tennessee EMS crews tested the technology and say it’s needed