Heartland Ambulance Expanding Into Interfacility Transports in Clark County (IN)
The ambulance service Clark County is currently contracting with is expanding into interfacility transports.
Ambulance Service Launches in Scottsdale (AZ)
Since Dec. 15, the first of Scottsdale’s new, $450,000 ambulances has been darting around the city, delivering patients from care facilities and private residences to hospitals around Old Town.
Wapello County (IA) Seeks EMS as Essential Service
County director of emergency management Tim Richmond spoke to the board of supervisors Tuesday regarding making EMS an essential service, a process that will take a vote…
11 Kids Injured as School Bus Flips Onto Side in Staten Island (NY) Crash
A total of 14 individuals, including 11 children, were injured when a yellow school bus overturned in a crash in Dongan Hills Friday morning, according to authorities.
Oh, Do We Have Much that We Can Learn!
Jonathon Feit writes a dispatch from the Transportation Research Board 2025.
Language Barriers in the Prehospital Environment: Prevalence, Pitfalls and Problem-Solving
Language barriers are common in the prehospital setting. There is the potential for pitfalls and for improvement in communication strategies.
Come Hell and High Water: The Challenges and Complexities of Disaster Shelters
Crews deploy to assist Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
EMScapades: New Year’s Resolution
Welcome to another year in EMS from EMScapades!
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, January 2025
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
Angioedema: Recognition and Treatment in the Prehospital Setting
Angioedema can be a fatal disorder, with the potential of loss of control of the airway and resulting hypoxia.
Scott County IN EMS Now Offering Blood Transfusions in the Field
Scott County EMS paramedics now have the capability to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital.
AI Playing Critical Role in Stroke Treatments at FL Hospital
Bayfront treats around 700 stroke victims per year. Software known as VizAI has become a critical part of its emergency response protocol over the past…
Mental Health Response Program in Chicago Expands
Chicago is increasing the number of mental health crisis response teams operating in the city.
Raising Awareness about Pandemic Response
Infection Control Consultant Katherine West explains why Marburg Virus is not as worrisome as some recent media headlines suggest.
HI Weighs Dispatching Lyft Drivers for Ambulance Calls
A proposed program in Oahu would use rideshare drivers for non-emergency 911 calls.
Two MI Paramedics Injured in Ambulance Crash Involving Two School Buses
Two paramedics sustained serious injuries when their ambulance collided with two school buses in Benton Harbor Wednesday.
Upcoming
Jan 22
The Business of Saving Lives: Balancing EMS Costs and Revenues
January 22, 2025 | 2 ET This webinar will explore the financial challenges facing EMS agencies, offering expert strategies on managing costs, improving financial sustainability and tackle reimbursement challenges.
Sponsored By:
Digitech
Digitech
Upcoming
Jan 24
Improving Firefighter Cancer Awareness to Decrease Risk and Increase Prevention
January 24, 2025 | 11 ET Don’t miss this webinar exploring the tools and strategies to help reduce cancer risk within your fire department. In this presentation, we’ll outline key steps you can take to enhance your department’s approach to cancer prevention and awareness.
Sponsored By:
Vector Solutions
Vector Solutions
Upcoming
Jan 31
Best Practices for Managing PPE Inspections to Help Meet NFPA 1851 Standards
January 31, 2025 | 11 ET The NFPA 1851 standard emphasizes the decontamination of PPE to reduce cancer risks and minimize fireground exposure. Join this webinar covering how Vector Check It and its mighty mobile application can help your department implement an effective PPE inspection program to help meet NFPA 1851 standards, maintain essential equipment, and protect your crews.
Sponsored By:
Vector Solutions
Vector Solutions
Jan 17
Exploring the Latest Advances in Firefighter Occupational Cancer Research
January 17, 2025 | 11 ET Join Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret.), Deputy CEO for Life Scan Wellness Centers, as he kicks off a three-part webinar series during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month covering the science around occupational cancer in the fire service. LeDuc will review the latest research on men and women’s health, new screening recommendations and early detection, PFAS and turnout gear testing, best practices for prevention, and additional hot button topics.
Sponsored By:
Vector Solutions
Vector Solutions
