EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
As Ann Arbor prepares to rebuild Fire Station 4, an ambulance shuffle between stations aims to maintain emergency coverage during the 14-month project
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
A new reorganization plan signals Kennedy’s effort to assert more control over federal public health agencies while reducing the autonomy of the NIH, FDA, and CDC
Sharon McDonough oversaw the successful launch of the 311 system, connecting Tucson residents to essential city services
A tree worker suspended 47 feet in the air suffered a broken arm and blood loss after a falling piece of the tree kicked back during chainsaw work
Off-duty Bedford Paramedic Remy Surprenant, alongside a retired Salem fire captain and staff, helped save a man in cardiac arrest, earning him two EMS Life Saving Awards
With the possible loss of Crozer Health as the EMS provider, Upper Darby prepares for rising costs and explores regional EMS solutions
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
One year after the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, officials and families honored the six workers who lost their lives
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem?
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
PRODUCT NEWS
Register now for the March 27 event hosted by David McGowan
Updated mobile capabilities, longitudinal record and dispatch integrations provide EMS agencies with powerful tools, including auto-generated narratives
EMS providers and industry stakeholders can now improve data management, streamline workflows and reduce the risk of double documentation through data interoperability