EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Southcoast Health cut paramedic positions at all six urgent care locations, citing state regulations that limit their scope of practice, resulting in 10 layoffs
Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible first responder retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
A study in the Lancet Regional Health — Americas reveals a widening U.S. heart health divide, with wealthier, college-educated individuals facing lower heart disease risks
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after being pinned under an overturned bus on the Garden State Parkway
A Baton Rouge paramedic pleaded guilty to falsely posing as a doctor to call in prescriptions, facing up to five years in prison and hefty fines
Hennepin EMS paramedics were responding to a “non-urgent call” when a sedan entered the opposite lane and struck the ambulance
Video showed the SUV backing into the Inglewood CarMax, into a lobby area, and driving out of the opposite end of the building
Interim Dougherty County EMS Director James Gibney is focused on making sure the staff has the training and equipment needed for the job
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
When leadership turnover is persistent, is this a personnel issue or a deeper systemic problem?
PRODUCT NEWS
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
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