EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
First responders in Saginaw arrived on the scene to find the truck and house on fire and the driver lying on the roof
Kansas City Royals pitcher Sam Long thought his baseball dream was over and so he pursued a career as an EMT
Kern County officials created an Ambulance Patient Offload Time Task Force to deal with wait times
Governor Chris Sununu came to the aid of a seafood festival contestant using the Heimlich maneuver
First responders used a drone with thermal imaging to find the 3-year-old boy in an Alto Township cornfield
Sioux City Fire Rescue has seen a 21% increase in EMS calls over the last five years
The Iowa United First Aid program enlists volunteers who are on standby and equipped with basic first aid gear to help on EMS calls, such as heart attacks and lacerations
The driver of a car failed to yield to the right of way and crashed into the ambulance, causing it to flip onto its roof
This move allows EMTs and Wilderness First Responders to join the NSP without needing certification from the organization’s signature Outdoor Emergency Care course
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
Lawrence County EMS completed the accreditation process and will begin classes in 2025
The FDNY added the names of 32 firefighters and EMS personnel to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall
The St. Paul city attorney said an internal investigation was closed with no discipline
Two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School were killed; A 14-year-old suspect is in custody
One person died and two others were injured in the Linn County crash
A fire on the roof of Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Allegheny County was determined to be caused by welding
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
The 911 caller told the operator that the driver was lying on the ground outside the Gwinnett County house
First responders from several departments and agencies worked the scene in Old Saybrook
Lyme Ambulance members Carter Courtney and Tom Darna were recognized in an awards ceremony as they made their last calls
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
PRODUCT NEWS
Students in Learn4Life’s EMT program learn to stay calm under pressure
Point Pleasant Fire Department enhances EMS with Hinckley Medical’s OneWeight ambulance gurney scale
OneWeight’s two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly
Over 1,000 suppliers will distribute only aerosolized chitosan for managing bleeding