EMS1 Daily News

EMT Ashley Diaz is being recognized for her resilience and dedication as she continues to save lives in a new role with FDNY EMS

A UT Southwestern study of 500K cardiac arrest cases finds survival has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially in Black and Hispanic communities

Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive

Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge

Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models

The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses

For the second time in three months, a vehicle crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Association building in Excelsior Springs

Crews navigated extreme terrain using ATVs while a tour helicopter flew Seward firefighters to the scene

The MEDS Act would fund essential supplies, study EMS workforce needs and formalize EMS in federal healthcare law

Hillsboro EMS in Pocahontas County is closing permanently, citing high costs, regulatory challenges and a volunteer shortage

Boston officials broke ground on a $16M two-bay ambulance station on the South Boston waterfront to speed EMS response times as calls there have doubled.

A Greyhound bus traveling from Memphis to Nashville collided with another vehicle

One paramedic’s earnings in '24 topped $358K, highlighting concerns over sustainability

Four people were trapped beneath the vehicle that crashed into spectators during the celebratory soccer parade in England

An explosion aboard a boat on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway injured 15 people, including two children

Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Ind., dedicated its EMS patch to Devan “DJ” Cherry, its first paramedic, honoring his compassion and service.

The county begins erasing $183 million in medical debt, with plans to cancel up to $2 billion through its new relief program

Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely

A UCSF-led study using ESO data found EMS providers often failed to recognize status epilepticus during prehospital care, leading to treatment delays and reduced benzodiazepine dosing

Through a partnership with the Linked Autism Safety Project, Wallingford first responders can now access critical information about individuals with special needs