EMS News
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Representative Jaime Greene’s bill would prevent adverse action by employers if employees are absent from work due to responding to an emergency
Military medics at the University Medical Center benefit from the opportunities to treat serious injuries under supervision
The Allegany County administrator’s office has planned to take over the Georges Creek Ambulance Service as part of a plan to deal with EMS shortages
Tense moments during a Waterford board meeting after changes in the fire and EMS departments
A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders
First responders in Colorado Springs treated several patients during the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow
Activists expect bigger crowds and more robust demonstrations through the week
The presence of medetomidine was found in the systems of those who overdosed
First responders in Livingston County worked to rescue an elderly man pinned underneath a tractor
The Fort Worth Fire Department’s homeless outreach program works to connect people with resources
First responders in Baldwinsville traced the leak to a battery-powered forklift
Dr. Michael Copass was known for founding Airlift Northwest, shaping paramedic education programs and demanding that every patient be treated with respect
Authorities said Matthew Perry had been receiving regular ketamine infusion treatments for depression
“As soon as we walked inside, I knew she was in bad shape,” ATCEMS Clinical Specialist Hector Garcia said when he first saw the patient
The East Baton Rouge Parish First Responder Safe Room and Training Center meets FEMA safe room requirements for natural disasters
TRAUMAGEL is designed for temporary external use for controlling moderate to severe bleeding
The 2024 moving memorial made several stops over 15 days through at least 18 states during the journey to Arlington
Nine new EMTs completed a 12-week paid training program launched earlier this year
A teen worker died and another worker was injured after their aerial boom came in contact with power lines at the Great Bend Municipal Airport
Overdose deaths in Baton Rouge spiked during the COVID-pandemic and are now on a decline
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
A 536-pound bedridden man questions why emergency staff can’t transport him to doctor’s appointments
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was fired due to budget overages and personally responding to calls
PRODUCT NEWS
Completion of acquisition is subject to court approval and dependent on a successful closing
First Due is recognized as the fastest-growing fire and EMS software company in the United States, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction
Enhancing prehospital blood transfusion capabilities with advanced technology