Badger EMS, a student group at UW-Madison, wants to handle lower-acuity campus calls, saying the program would expand hands-on experience while easing demand on local ambulances
Grapevine city leaders say a smaller squad unit will better handle rising EMS calls, while firefighters warn the change could impact fire response capabilities
EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
A cybersecurity incident knocked out key systems, canceling chemotherapy appointments, closing pharmacies and pushing Brockton Hospital to divert ambulances while staff switch to paper records
The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport, to help buy equipment
A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a bystander pulled them to safety
The proposal would require local governments to ensure ambulance coverage and offer incentives for those that consolidate services with other entities
Approximately 15 people were hurt, some seriously, when an impaired driver hit revelers during a Lao New Year parade, prompting a large EMS response
In Portland, an off-duty cardiologist and former nurse practitioner provided about 15 minutes of CPR after a man collapsed, highlighting the challenges of emergency response in crowded venues