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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
Pa. EMS agency subscription drive raises funds, saves money
Subscriptions provide residents with discounts of up to 50% on any out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and copays once insurance payments are applied
Teen performs CPR on father in cardiac arrest
Zachary Warner, 16, could hear his father, Kevin, breathing strangely and followed the 911 dispatcher's directions to perform CPR for 10 minutes…
Man guilty of attacking paramedic gets 14 days in jail
Jeremiah James Ray climbed into the passenger seat of an ambulance, then reportedly waved around a knife and choked and bit one…
In healthcare, the future is now; just ask Alexa
From drone delivery of AEDs, to Siri and the now HIPAA-compliant Alexa, cutting-edge technology is promising seamless communication for EMS