EMS1 Daily News

Waterville city councilors remain divided over funding a third ambulance, citing cost concerns and staffing strain

APCO and others say omitting Next Gen 911 funding from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill endangers public safety.

Following a spike in overdoses, New Haven is offering free CPR, Narcan and AED training at city libraries to equip residents with life-saving skills

Wesley England, a Nelson County paramedic, died after suffering a heart attack and crashing his vehicle following a demanding shift. He also served with multiple EMS agencies and as a part-time deputy sheriff.

Seventeen patients were taken to hospitals by city EMS and three by AMR, with injuries ranging from minor to serious

FDNY EMTs Amber Black and Mitchell Tarnapolsky were honored with the Christopher J. Prescott Medal for rescuing two teens from drowning off Coney Island Beach

Two families have reached a $30 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a 2017 Duke Life Flight helicopter crash that killed four.

With a near 100% success rate, Buchanan County’s growing paramedic program is training locals from scratch to meet the region’s staffing needs

In a push to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, Bakersfield Hospital and the American Heart Association held CPR demos inside banks, turning everyday errands into lifesaving opportunities

San Diego boosts ambulance transport rates for the fifth straight year, bringing them in line with county averages amid ongoing debate over public vs. private EMS delivery

Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents

Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues

An ambulance was struck by a pickup while on an emergency run near I-10 in Loxley, sending the crew, patient, and the truck driver to the hospital

With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety

Seven people were injured in a crash in downtown Gatlinburg after a minivan accelerated unexpectedly, striking a pedestrian and several vehicles

Dothan officials recognized an EMT and paramedic for their outstanding service and compassion

Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey

A fundraising campaign by the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation raised money to support ambulance companies transitioning to paid EMS staff

Wake County approved a $2.17B budget boosting school funding, prompting criticism over pitting public safety and affordable housing against education priorities

MP Cloud Technologies will be offering live demos of its cutting-edge EMS billing and dispatch solutions