Community raises $16K for EMS service in ‘critical situation’
November 20, 2019
Port Matilda EMS's annual membership drive received an outpouring of support as the service struggled to stay open
Ga. county presents ‘revamping’ of EMS among complaints about response times
November 20, 2019
The county is planning to keep the same ambulance provider but improve service in a "re-envisioning" of the EMS system
NC city tests protocol allowing FFs to leave scene if ambulance is en route
November 20, 2019
As part of a new pilot program, firefighters will be permitted to leave if the patient is deemed safe
Navigating an addiction in public safety
November 20, 2019
What first responders need to know about asking for help, getting into treatment, and returning to work in EMS, firefighting and law enforcement
Pa. EMS providers push back against proposal to curb ‘surprise’ medical bills
November 20, 2019
Opponents of the bill say it will lead to the "rapid demise" of EMS in the state as less money comes in to fund services
All-female Orthodox Jewish paramedic group denied ambulance application
November 20, 2019
The Brooklyn group says they want to fill a "significant void" in EMS for Orthodox Jewish women in two borough neighborhoods
3 ways to enhance EMS situational awareness
November 20, 2019
Learn how providers can increase their visibility and awareness of approaching hazards in the field to identify potential risks
911 call went unanswered for almost 5 minutes, Milwaukee man says
November 19, 2019
The caller said a recording played over the phone as he tried to help a neighbor having a stroke
$4M lawsuit says 92-year-old died after EMS crew dropped her on sidewalk
November 19, 2019
The woman's family says she broke seven bones when EMS personnel allowed a stretcher to tip over
Lawsuit settled between 2 Texas county ambulance providers
November 19, 2019
Under an agreement, University of Texas Health East Texas EMS remains the Smith County’s main provider, while Christus EMS will operate on a limited basis