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Major Incidents
13 Hurt after Amtrak Train Derails in North Carolina
Six previous accidents have occurred at the crossing dating back to 1978.
Explosion Rocks Cleveland Neighborhood
MetroHealth Medical Center says it received six adults and five children.
Advanced Prep Pays Off
The crews used recent MCI training to triage, treat and transport 13 patients in less than 30 minutes at this fire.
More Victims Feared as Tenn. Floodwaters Recede
Thousands of people fled rising water and hundreds were rescued, but bodies were recovered Monday from homes, a yard, even a wooded area outside a Nashville supermarket.
EMS at Woodstock
Read the adventurous account of providing care to 1969 Woodstock festival attendees.
Consider Wilderness Medicine Techniques for MCIs
Specialized rescue teams deal with the delivery of care in remote locations, delayed access to patients and transportation problems, much like what is experienced during an MCI.
IED Facts for Emergency Responders
Follow these steps to plan for and safely respond to an incident involving known or suspected improvised explosive devices.
Use the RAT Triage Process
Read why you should “RAT out” your patients during the triage process.
NYTF–1 Aids Haitian Recovery Efforts
FDNY EMS deploys to Haiti to find and treat quake survivors, NREMT finds no evidence that DCFEMS EMTs cheated on national exams, our legal experts explain who’s responsible for negligent patient care on a call.
Survivor Tales from Southern Storms that Killed 12
Severe storms killed at least 10 people in rural Mississippi and two in Alabama.
Product Connect
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E-Surge Kit™
The E-Surge Kit™ is conveniently packaged for Emergency Backup Ventilator Surge and Response.
VAR (VORTRAN Automatic Resuscitator)
The VAR™ is a unique single patient use, disposable resuscitator for patients weighing 10 kg and above.
VAR-Monitor™
The VAR-Monitor designed specifically to monitor any non-cycling condition of all the current VAR models, and is easy to set up and use.
Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
A.J. explores a compact CT scanner and point-of-care-laboratory and telemedicine system... More >
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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