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MedFlight base closure leads to primary provider change in Ala. county
“After a thorough review and analysis of the area, and confirmation that the community needs can be fulfilled by our other area…
Hero Systems announces first purchase of HERODrag System
The Chicago Police Department is the first owner of The HERODrag System, a victim immobilizing rescue system designed for quick, easy deployment…
Kan. EMS agency hosts 2nd “Day In Our Life” billing workshop
The annual workshop brings together care providers and billing professionals to “emphasize care beyond transport”
NAEMT names Ill. Sen. Dick Durbin EMS Legislator of the Year
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians honored Sen. Dick Durbin for his legislative work on behalf of rural EMS providers
How one EMS agency found its body armor solution
Propper made it easy to find the right fit for EMS providers, says an operations chief with an ambulance district outside St.…
New Paramedicine Advocacy Organization Announced
The American Paramedic Association (APA) is a newly formed advocacy organization for EMS providers. The APA has published a Paramedic Manifesto earlier…
One Dead, 15 Injured in North Carolina Explosion
Officials say a contractor hit a 2-inch gas line causing the explosion.
Failed Contract Leaves Tennessee County to Create Ambulance Service
Unicoi County considers starting their own ambulance service.
Detroit EMT Talks About Attacks on the Job
Responding to emergency calls isn’t supposed to be dangerous for those going to help.
Officials: 1 dead, 17 hurt, including FF, in NC gas explosion
Firefighters responding to a gas leak were evacuating people from a building Wednesday morning when it exploded
First responder #LipSyncChallenge comes to television
CBS announced a new one-hour special competition, “Lip Sync to the Rescue,” which will pit first responders against each other in a…
NC receives $12 million grant to fight opioid epidemic
The funds will be used for prevention, access to treatment and improved links to care