Industry News

Medstar Launches 9-1-1 Nurse Triage System

Under this program, very low-acuity or no acuity 9-1-1 medical calls will be transferred to a specially trained RN

Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012

Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Recognize EMS Week

National EMS Week is a time to pause and say "thank you" to the entire EMS Community, including firefighter/EMTs and paramedics.

Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012

AmbuPro EMS® ePCR Software Announces TriTech IMC CAD Integration

Customers who use TriTech IMC Computer Aided Dispatch can now auto-populate fields within AmbuPro EMS over a cellular or wireless connection with the click of a button.

Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012

AMC Receives State Accreditation in Emergency Education

Anna Maria College's Paramedic Science Program was lauded for its infusion of ethics and universal support throughout the College.

Posted Monday, May 14, 2012

English Firefighter Uses ZOLL AED Plus in SCA Save

A 44-year-old father playing in a soccer match was saved with CPR and a ZOLL AED Plus® when he collapsed during the second half of the game.

Posted Monday, May 14, 2012

Life Core Technologies is now Cryothermic Systems, Inc.

The new name better describes the products it produces and accurately reflects the company’s mission of supporting better outcomes through early cooling during cardiac arrest, stroke or traumatic brain injury.

Posted Friday, May 11, 2012

Laerdal Medical Is Making Simulation-Based Training Easier for EMS Organizations with a Discover Simulation Toolkit

Laerdal collaborated with JEMS to create an immersive educational experience that included the release of a “Discover Simulation” Toolkit as part of the 2012 JEMS Games EMS Competition in Baltimore, Md.

Posted Friday, May 4, 2012

USFA, Office of Health Affairs Release EMS Medical Directors' Handbook

The Handbook for EMS Medical Directors (PDF, 2.5 Mb) covers topics ranging from occupational health and safety to liability issues.

Posted Thursday, April 26, 2012

First Line Technology Awarded Contract for Joint Sensitive Equipment Wipes (JSEW) from the Dept. of the Army

First Line Technology was awarded a contract for Joint Sensitive Equipment Wipes from the Army Contracting Command. The JSEWs contain FiberTect®, an activated carbon wipe for dry decontamination.

Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Dinner Will Honor Top-Performing Fire-Service Based EMS Agencies

Top performing fire service-based EMS programs to be honored at National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner April 26 “Legacy of Leadership” Theme of 24th annual event.

Posted Thursday, April 19, 2012