EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Adams County Fire Rescue’s fire engine wrap will promote fentanyl awareness and education over six months
The new Bernalillo County policy aims to support first responders dealing with trauma, allowing them to “find the best alternative ... best medicine for them”
Decatur Morgan Hospital’s ambulance service began operations two years ago after the hospital outbid Lifeguard Ambulance
A steel beam slid into the cab during a four-vehicle crash on I-395 in Norwich
Executive Director Eileen Frazer, RN, CEN devoted 35 years to creating and developing CAMTS
Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College
Albany Technical College’s Critical Care Paramedic program focuses on critical care specialties such as helicopter EMS, fixed-wing critical care transport and intensive care units
Effingham first responders and city council members met to discuss needs following a spending survey of residents
16 agencies received funding that will be used for lithium-ion battery response training, carbon monoxide training, and CPR and AED training for residents and first responders
From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year
The Joilet Fire Department will receive the 2025 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award from CFSI and Masimo for its innovations in EMS
Kent County paramedics recently joined medics in New Castle and Sussex counties in carrying whole blood
Officials were unable to determine why students at The John Carroll School in Bel Air became ill
Caldwell County officials agreed to spend approximately $88K for the ambulance box as part of a focus on more hands-on training
Police in Pennsylvania arrested Luigi Nicholas Mangione in relation to the shooting death of Brian Thompson in New York City
Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas
Federal funding allows for new, state-of-the-art simulation training in EMS for fire and EMS personnel in Gearhart
Amtrak officials completed a safety analysis of the bridge after concrete fell, causing minor injuries to the driver
Witnesses at the Palm Springs parade said the officer was popping a wheelie and suddenly lost control of the motorcycle
College Park officials said the teen was transported to the hospital by her mother after a Grady EMS ambulance did not arrive
Two workers in a Catoosa paint manufacturing company were killed when they were trapped by materials on a crane
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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.
Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
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