EMS1 Daily News

Gov. Kathy Hochul cited $25 million in annual costs as the reason for rejecting it, sparking backlash from EMS unions

Haines City firefighters say a 79-year-old man became combative during treatment and produced a firearm

Organizations say the ongoing shutdown has left federal firefighters working without pay, blocked vital fire and EMS grants, and cut Medicare ambulance reimbursements

Wake County Commissioners approved 12 new EMS positions to keep pace with rapid growth and an aging population

New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates

Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves

A former Nashville paramedic claims the city failed to accommodate his PTSD after a 2022 multi-fatality incident and retaliated when he sought help

After struggling to launch its own ambulance service, the Town of Tonawanda will hire four EMTs and share coverage with Twin City Ambulance under a new two-year hybrid agreement

Several major cities allege that the Trump administration imposed “unlawful and unrelated conditions” on more than $100M in public safety grants

St. Charles County medics say the new tool can deliver blood up to 19 minutes faster than traditional transport

Arlington Fire Department, AMR Arlington and Medical City Arlington have launched a Whole Blood Program, allowing paramedics to give transfusions in the field

With costs for staffing, equipment and insurance climbing, Good Fellowship Ambulance projects a $500,000 increase in its 2026 deficit

Skagit County will raise transport rates by 3% each year, equalizing fees for residents and nonresidents while keeping Medicaid and Medicare rates unchanged

The new, award-winning ambulance is designed to give first responders greater safety, comfort, and performance

The St. Charles County Ambulance District is using senior volunteers to simulate real-world calls and improve fall injury assessments

Readers weigh in on whether paramedics — or EMTs — should take the lead on low-priority 911 calls

The EMT track at Spencer County High School enrolls seniors to help fill vital EMS roles in a community hit hard by staffing shortages

The Rainbow City partnership will provide comprehensive medical oversight and protocol development, along with access to nationally recognized CEUs for all EMS providers

Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis steps down after being placed on administrative leave amid firefighter union concerns over the MedStar merger and ambulance duty requirements

Cobb County’s first caller video rescue showcases Next Generation 911 tools, while Gwinnett, DeKalb and Atlanta invest in tech and staffing