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May 20, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS for Children Day to spotlight pediatric readiness during 2026 EMS Week

The May 20 observance will recognize EMS clinicians who care for children and feature a free webinar on pediatric spinal motion restriction

May 20, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS Compact recognizes 400K clinicians as multistate practice reaches all 50 states

Many clinicians are already using Compact-state licensure to support interstate work, disaster response and cross-border service

May 19, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

When Seconds Matter: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act

How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS

May 19, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

EMS chief among those hospitalized after fatal Maine lumber mill explosion

Eight first responders and mill workers remain hospitalized after a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber that killed a Morrill firefighter

May 19, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Calif. ambulance service marks EMS Week with look back at White House 'thank you'

Hall Ambulance highlighted its 1975 launch of paramedic-level care and its role supporting President Gerald Ford’s visit

May 19, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Conn. EMS agencies expand whole blood use for trauma calls

Connecticut EMS crews are using whole blood transfusions in the field to improve survival for critically injured trauma patients.

May 19, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Ky. EMS crew injured in fatal ambulance crash

Kentucky State Police said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt when his truck crossed the center line and struck a Perry…

May 18, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

FEMA makes $648M available in grants to help first responders nationwide

The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and…

May 18, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

3 dead in shooting at San Diego mosque

Police said the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three men dead is being investigated as a hate…

May 18, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

PSTrax partners with Fleetio to streamline fleet and equipment management

Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets

May 18, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Wis. EMT students save instructor who went into cardiac arrest during training scenario

Fox Valley Technical College students performed CPR and used an AED after longtime EMS instructor Karl Arps went into cardiac arrest during…

May 18, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

AI-equipped rigs bring hospital-level care to rural Mich. patients

A University of Michigan-led team is developing mobile treatment units that could help with specialized scans and procedures in underserved communities

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