EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help EMS agencies access more federal funding to cover the costs of providing emergency medical transportation for Medicaid patients
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
Morgan County cut ambulance dispatches to Monroe County after non-emergency calls strained local resources, reducing responses by 85% since 2022
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo said the plan to have two medics on ambulances hinders efforts to increase overall paramedic coverage citywide
Richland County EMS examined 13 people at the scene in Columbia, with three transported to a hospital
A burned e-bike was found in the Queens house along with propane tanks and home oxygen
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
Cleveland Clinic’s new helicopters will expand the ability to transport in bad weather
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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)
PRODUCT NEWS
Sign-up now for the April 2-4, 2025 event in Denver
T-Mobile doubles down on support for first responders with major ecosystem partnerships like Samsung, individual benefits and a $2M+ scholarship fund for children of fallen first responders
Register now for the March 27 event hosted by David McGowan