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September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Calif. hospital patients evacuated by ambulance, helicopter twice in 5 weeks due to wildfires

Adventist Health St. Helena was evacuated first due to the LNU Lightning Complex and most recently due to the fast-growing Glass Fire

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a jet suit medic!

Improving tech can help get lifesaving supplies and lifesavers to patients faster than ever before

September 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

W.Va. county officials: Ambulance service ‘unable to function’ due to volunteer shortage

Mountaineer Ambulance informed the Preston County Commission Tuesday that it may need to close its doors

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Fatigue in public safety: an identifiable, manageable risk

Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

First responders can be fined for unauthorized photos of victims under new Calif. law

The bill was introduced after reports that first responders took photos at the scene of a helicopter crash that killed nine people,…

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. man charged with impersonating firefighter, EMS provider

Poice say the man was wearing a fire department uniform and badge, had the words "emergency" and "EMS" on his vehicle and…

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Nationwide 911 outages reported, no cause determined

Municipalities in several states reported 911 outages on Monday night, many of which were resolved after a few hours

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

House unveils $2.2T stimulus package, demands federal assistance to protect public safety

The bill includes $436B in funds to help state, local governments avoid layoffs of first responders, teachers and healthcare workers

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pandemic preparedness from chaos

Gaston County EMS leadership embarked on a plan to equip every transport-capable ALS unit in Gaston County with a ventilator

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pandemic preparedness from chaos

Gaston County EMS leadership embarked on a plan to equip every transport-capable ALS unit in Gaston County with a ventilator

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Watch: Medic uses jet suit to hover over mountains, water for rescue response

Great North Air Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom demonstrated a test of new flight technology for rescues on difficult terrain

September 29, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Video: Va. firefighter charged with assaulting patient in ambulance

Fairfax County Firefighter Andrew Cruikshank was charged and is on administrative leave after a police body-worn camera captured an altercation with the…

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