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NC county discontinues funding to 2 EMS providers
Coastline VRS and Leland Fire Rescue's EMS franchise agreements will terminate, and Brunswick County EMS will take over those operations July 1
FDNY ambulance taken out of service for bedbugs
An FDNY spokesman said the ambulance was taken out of service on Monday and “sealed in accordance to department procedure.”
Shots fired as Ala. ambulance stolen
The vehicle was pursued by Mobile Police Department squad cars, traveling through the midtown area of the city, before eventually being boxed…
Mass. EMT saved by his peers
Raul Zecheru, EMT, responded to a call and started experiencing cardiac arrest symptoms
Texas air ambulance bill vetoed
The bill would have required air ambulance companies that operate subscription services to enter into reciprocity agreements
Passion, creativity have impact on EMS continuing education
Our co-hosts sit down with Education Manager Gina Carbino, who shares her knowledge in educating EMS providers and what helps the information…
Survey report: How are EMS agencies using mobile broadband technology today? (white paper)
Learn how your organization can make the most of the broadband technologies available to EMS
Dead Wrong
Medical monitoring equipment, such as an ECG or pulse oximeter, should be used to confirm physical exam findings before declaring death
Tenn. council moves forward with possible solutions to non-emergency 911 calls in the area
The Chattanooga Fire Department will house a master of social work intern from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to perform case…
‘Dead’ baby hoax: Avoid finger-pointing stemming from a mistaken death
A hands-on patient assessment must be performed to declare a victim dead, even at a potential crime scene
Pa. EMS agency recognized for improved treatment of heart attack patients
The group, housed along Squaw Run Road in Fox Chapel, was given the Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Award for improving response…
Ohio cities and counties could reach giant opioid settlement soon
Lawyers representing the plaintiffs across the country laid out a framework for negotiating a settlement, which could mean these communities getting billions…