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BREAKING NEWS
What started as a routine transport for two EMTs turned into heartbreak when the medical jet carrying their young patient crashed just minutes after takeoff
Fort Lauderdale’s proposed EMS tax projected to bring in nearly $55M was stopped short by the need to have residents vote on it
Grant County Fire District 3 officials are looking to assess Columbia EMS and Lifeline Ambulance operations and areas of improvement
The crime scene suffered extensive damage, complicating efforts to identify victims and determine the exact toll, Orebro police said
The former fire department EMS assistant chief pleaded guilty to stealing fentanyl and morphine while working for a county EMS department
With contracts expiring and staffing shortages worsening, local leaders seek sustainable ambulance solutions while pushing for state and federal support
A randomized trial suggests public spaces may be suitable for blood pressure screenings
Two of the department’s original medics recall the first two calls they responded to in 1975
At least 22 people were injured when the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance plane crashed shortly after takeoff
Opponents of the bill said the unreliability of funding could lead municipalities to cut services or increase taxes
Officials from the Oxford Center in Brighton said nothing like this has happened in over 15 years of providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Francis B. Pera said a “dignified recovery” of the victims takes precedence over all else
Fresno EDs see an increase in visits due to respiratory viruses
Braving steep terrain and summer heat, the group worked together to locate and carry the woman to safety, ensuring she received critical medical care
A child receiving treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital, her mother, four Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crew members and a person on the ground were killed
In 2024, the program funded upgrades to nine first responder facilities, including sheriff’s offices and dispatch centers
Year after year, the number of overdose deaths in Spokane has increased rapidly
The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, carrying a child patient, passenger and four crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff
D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly Sr. said the wreckage of the plane’s fuselage will probably have to be pulled from the water to get all the bodies
The South Central Ambulance District started in 1975 with a deputy and an EMT
Authorities say the fire captain used his role as an EMT instructor to inappropriately touch students under the guise of medical assessments
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
When leadership turnover is persistent, is this a personnel issue or a deeper systemic problem?
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness
Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore
Improve your patient care and decrease your legal liability risk with conscious, deliberate practices
Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders
PRODUCT NEWS
The NALS course expands the innovative Resuscitation Suite Portfolio that drives better outcomes
Operative IQ’s Facilities Management solution provides a centralized platform for storing facility data, scheduling maintenance, and tracking inspections
Rollout begins in January 2025, aiming to transition Michigan EMS agencies to the First Due platform by year-end