FirstNet turns 1, announces 600K device connections, plans to expand
May 6, 2019
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
4 injured in ambulance crash that overturned rig
May 6, 2019
Two Baltimore City Fire Department paramedics, a bus driver and a passenger were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
EMS Week: What it means to be ‘Always in Service’
May 6, 2019
Around-the-clock response capability is why EMS organizations exist, but individual EMS providers need to regularly go out of service to rest and recharge
Ill. cities concerned about dwindling volunteer pool of first responders
May 6, 2019
Several emergency volunteer agencies are operating with half of the volunteers ideally needed to fully respond to emergency situations in their coverage areas
Mass. city selects Brewster Ambulance Service to replace AMR as EMS provider
May 6, 2019
Brewster will provide the city a "mobile simulation lab" to help train local firefighters, and provide other special resources, such as mobile rehab units, utility vehicles and drones
Mass. city switches from AMR to Brewster Ambulance Service
May 6, 2019
Brewster will provide the city a "mobile simulation lab" to help train local firefighters, and provide other special resources, such as mobile rehab units, utility vehicles and drones
FDNY names first female, openly-gay EMS chief
May 6, 2019
Lillian Bonsignore, 50, will set two new milestones for the FDNY — becoming the highest-ranked woman in the uniformed service, and the highest-ranked openly gay member
FDNY names first female EMS chief
May 6, 2019
Lillian Bonsignore, a single mom barely out of her teens when she started as an emergency medical technician in 1991, becomes the first woman to hold the rank in the…
Man caught driving stolen ambulance said he needed a ride home
May 5, 2019
A police officer pulled over the ambulance when he noticed it had extensive damage to the front bumper, a broken windshield and that the driver was in civilian clothes
Ky. county plans Narcan expansion after increase in opioid OD calls
May 5, 2019
EMS Executive Director Charles Cremeans said overdoses seem to come in waves when a new batch of heroin or fentanyl hits the streets, but is seeing an increase overall