Ohio FD looks to curb non-emergency EMS calls as demand climbs
Euclid firefighters handled more than 10,800 rescue and EMS calls in 2025 as the department explores alternative transport, referrals and other ways to preserve resources
Euclid firefighters handled more than 10,800 rescue and EMS calls in 2025 as the department explores alternative transport, referrals and other ways to preserve resources
The city is using opioid settlement funds to build a 24/7 response system that sends behavioral health and community support teams to calls that don’t require traditional emergency responders
Pennsylvania’s program distributing naloxone and drug testing strips added its first faith-based recovery partner as officials report more than 17,600 overdose reversals statewide
UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center has 16 medics trained to provide advanced treatment during long transports and wilderness emergencies
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A medical helicopter was requested, but the patient was pronounced dead before the aircraft arrived
A new union contract provides critical incident leave, but dispatchers say more support is needed after traumatic calls and long shifts
Bridgewater officials say paramedics used a humeral head IO technique practiced during cadaver training while treating the severely injured patient
Federal mediation is scheduled as Hunter's Ambulance Service union leaders seek limits on mandated shifts
HB 26-1238 covers ambulance and air ambulance services while clarifying that off-duty EMS providers are not required to respond