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FirstNet: Built with and for first responders in any winter storm
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential…
Idaho first responders gain local access to Medix ambulances
Hughes Fire Equipment expands its Medix Specialty Vehicles territory to better serve first responders across the state
First Due named to Government Technology’s 2026 GovTech 100 for second consecutive year
First Due earned a spot on the 2026 GovTech 100 for the second consecutive year, recognizing its AI-powered, all-in-one platform supporting fire…
Pediatric ED readiness guidance could save thousands of lives — and EMS has a role to play
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
When help turns hazardous: 5 safety tips for the ultimate confined space — the ambulance
Learn five essential EMS safety practices to reduce patient violence risk during ambulance transport. Stay safe and protect yourself on every call.
The CNN test: Practicing EMS in the spotlight
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public…
A potentially historical change in New York City
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC…
Callouts, chaos and career killers: The biggest EMS stories of the year
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
4 W.Va. EMS agencies mandate COVID-19 vaccine
Monongalia EMS, Star City EMS, HealthNet Aeromedical Services and HealthTeam Critical Care Transport will require employees to be fully vaccinated
Texas city council split on expanding ambulance services
A 40-year ordinance designating a nonprofit ambulance service as the only provider for the City of Harlingen may be revoked
Colo. city launches pilot program for behavioral health crises
The Aurora Mobile Response Team will pair a licensed mental health clinician from Aurora Mental Health with a paramedic from Falck Rocky Mountain
What is the mu variant of the coronavirus?
A report from England's public health agency suggested the mu variant might be as resistant to vaccines as the worrisome beta variant