New tech in ambulances gives real-time monitoring capabilities to Ark. first responders
September 13, 2019
The Bella Vista Fire and EMS Department among first in the nation to launch cerebral oximetry machines in two of its ambulances
Ore. voters to decide on $28M upgrade to radio system for 911 dispatch center
September 13, 2019
The current analog-based system would be upgraded to an all-digital radio system
Free EMS services arranged for NY high school football season
September 13, 2019
Five local ambulance companies will provide emergency services free of charge throughout the high school football season
Ore. city paramedics and EMTs complete mandated self-defense classes
September 13, 2019
The recently mandated training comes after the company says there has been an apparent increase in attacks on paramedics and EMTs while on duty in Portland
5 EMS captains sue Cleveland for racial discrimination
September 13, 2019
After the plaintiffs filed grievances, Commissioner Nicole Carlton and the city admitted race and gender were factors when switching shifts for captains
Add ICS communication chain, redundancies in mass gathering pre-plans
September 12, 2019
Despite the destruction of the medical tent, and a lack of water for attendees, a New Orleans concert continued after several attendees were injured in a stampede
Multi-state lawsuit settlement talks with OxyContin maker a challenge
September 12, 2019
Sackler family members urged governments to sign on to the settlement terms, saying it will fund solutions to the crisis rather than continue "endless litigation"
NTSB: Entire crew was asleep when fatal boat fire started
September 12, 2019
Boats like the Conception are required to have a crewmember keep watch at night
Austin boosts funds for mental health emergencies
September 12, 2019
The City of Austin will hire seven new paramedics and three clinicians to be better prepared to answer mental health calls
23 states, territories awarded $50M to expand access to healthcare
September 12, 2019
HHS’ investment will allow organizations to create a service delivery site to strengthen services in areas where there is limited access to affordable healthcare