EMS1 Daily News

Firefighters, EMS and police in Rock Hill, SC, helped collect enough cereal for 20,000 servings during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive

The NEMSIS Technical Assistance Center has published the 2024 Public-Release Research Dataset, the largest EMS dataset in the U.S., with over 60 million activations from 14,756 agencies across 54 states and territories

San Francisco firefighters rescued a young man who fell from a 13-story building onto an awning

A Connecticut EMT’s repeated kidnappings spark legal action and renewed calls for mandatory EMS background checks to protect public safety and trust

A man in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, intentionally started a wildfire and opened fire on first responders, killing two firefighters and critically injuring a third before being found dead as flames approached

San Diego’s new EMS partnership has boosted ambulance response times and revenue since October 2023, but paramedics report burnout and unstaffed shifts, prompting calls for more resources

High schoolers visiting Virginia Tech for a summer program fell six feet onto concrete when a utility grate gave way near Pamplin Hall

After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY’s iconic fundraising calendar is back, featuring 25 of the department’s fittest first responders, including a shirtless cover model and a tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The IAFF said two Idaho firefighters were killed and a third is in surgery after firefighters were ambushed at a brush fire on Canfield Mountain

Connecticut ED doctors warn that growing patient boarding delays are straining hospital care, prompting new state efforts to speed up transfers and ease overcrowding

A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms

Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses

The “She Drives Act,” would require the NHTSA to include advanced female dummies, aiming to close a safety gap in how cars are rated and approved

2025 survey finds rising stress, system failures and cyberattacks driving urgent changes in 911 emergency response centers.

With more than 60 open paramedic and EMT positions, the city is piloting telemedicine and nurse diversion programs while preparing a new recruitment push

A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases

Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care

This industry-leading designation highlights Braun’s unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused manufacturing excellence

GundersenAIR has adopted Hinckley Medical’s OneDose system, strengthening support for flight workflows and improving overall system operations

Commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing leader expands into emergency vehicle market with addition of one of North America’s leading brand portfolios with a global sales track record