EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040 was eliminated in the stopgap bill to fund the federal government
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
A little holiday humor from the Kent County Department of Public Safety
“Our current standard is unrealistic,” Denver Department of Public Safety Executive Director Armando Saldate said after an 11-month review of call takers and response times
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to position staff and supplies in response to an outbreak of the Type A H5N1 virus
A partnership between State Radio and 988 will allow dispatchers to connect a 911 caller with a trained counselor
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures
Allegheny County’s Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
Indiana utility company awarded grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to first responders and public safety education projects
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene
Dr. Beermann-Foat was selected in a nationwide search of over 150 applicants to lead the state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services
A total of 33 patients were transported to hospitals after several crashes in foggy conditions on both spans of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Police in Baltimore County investigating a shooting found a burning vehicle on its side outside a funeral home
A partnership between UCHealth and Thompson Valley EMS will have whole blood in supervisor paramedic response units in Weld and Larimer counties
Police said the shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow, 15, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers arrived and died en route to a hospital
The Hillsborough County medic was suspended in 2019 despite showing his valid medical marijuana card after failing a random drug test
Scottsdale previously relied on Maricopa Ambulance before spending approximately $1.5 million to create the fire department’s ambulance service
Manatee County’s EMS drone program, launched in May, almost responded to a 911 call but was halted by a severe thunderstorm
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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.
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