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BREAKING NEWS
Officials in Fayette County and Somerset County agreed to a change after a patient died 3 miles from the closest EMS department
The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire
13 chiefs wrote to Gov. Maura Healy to keep EMS from collapsing following the closing of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
City leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil Medic 8 at Station 28 and the reopening of Station 31
A proposed tax in Muskogee County could fund several public safety facilities, projects and services
The Grand Chute Fire Department will no longer be using Gold Cross Ambulance and instead handle EMS in-house
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
Jay County EMS Paramedic Larry Nuckols has served in EMS for more than 30 years
Officials attributed the decline to public health interventions, such as the availability and use of naloxone
“I think it’s just part of the culture for first responders,” the Overland Park Fire Department PIO said about the act of kindness
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
Personnel were on hand for the farewell to the 39th President of the United States
Longterm health damage becomes a concern as the air quality index reached hazardous levels for some neighborhoods
Residents admonished Atkinson officials after cutting that would hire full-time employees for the fire department
Thousands of health professionals at Providence Health & Services in Portland are striking for better compensation, working conditions and staffing
10 lawmakers sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, pressing her to include money for Upstate University Hospital in the upcoming state budget
Firefighters from multiple states will help with at least four major fires burning around Los Angeles
Footage of the crash in North Miami Beach shows the vehicle going through the crossing just before being struck by the Brightline train
An Elite EMS crew is stationed at the Sharon Regional Medical Center for walk-ins following the hospital’s closure due to bankruptcy
Lieutenant William Oxendine served Stanly County for over 20 years as a medic, field training officer and volunteer firefighter
Officials said when first responders arrived, the Candia EMT was unresponsive
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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