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Rural ambulance leaders told lawmakers that rising call volumes and operating costs are straining EMS districts as the state considers changes that could slow or reduce property tax revenue
Veteran field training officers and a newly licensed paramedic carried equipment through traffic to help deliver a healthy newborn
EMS leaders are asking Texas lawmakers to revise the Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program to give counties more flexibility in funding providers and equipment
Kanawha County EMT Alyssa Middleton faces manslaughter and other felony charges in the death of John Lucas as the court considers venue and evidence issues
A Washington state audit found Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency understated 2025 revenue and expenses by $3.99 million over its accounting for radio purchases and reimbursement
EMT Casey Carr describes the emergency care that helped save York County Sheriff’s Lt. Dave Godfrey after he suffered eight gunshot wounds in an ambush that killed three detectives
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The off-duty EMS1 topic highlights off-duty incidents involving EMS personnel, off-duty passions of EMS providers and other industry-relevant information related to off-duty activities.
Hundreds of comments reveal broad support for off-duty cannabis use among EMS professionals, while questions about impairment testing, liability and federal rules remain sticking points
The Anthony Giambrone case exposes the widening gap between drug-free workplace rules, medical marijuana laws and what it actually means to be fit for duty.
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The bestselling “One Second After” author urged EMS leaders to prepare for operational continuity,
resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails
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