News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| AI seen as lifeline as 911 centers report rising burnout and record outages, survey shows | Friday June 27th, 2025 |
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2025 survey finds rising stress, system failures and cyberattacks driving urgent changes in 911 emergency response centers. |
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| Baltimore Fire downgrades some ALS units due to staffing shortage | Friday June 27th, 2025 |
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With more than 60 open paramedic and EMT positions, the city is piloting telemedicine and nurse diversion programs while preparing a new recruitment push |
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| Internal audit finds 'alarming' lapses in Kansas City EMS chest pain response | Friday June 27th, 2025 |
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A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases |
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| Ohio fire chief urges city to regulate non-911 EMS providers after care delays | Friday June 27th, 2025 |
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Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care |
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| Braun Ambulances earns prestigious Ford Pro Upfitter qualified status | Friday June 27th, 2025 |
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This industry-leading designation highlights Braun’s unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused manufacturing excellence |
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| GundersenAIR becomes first flight EMS to adopt OneDose technology | Thursday June 26th, 2025 |
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GundersenAIR has adopted Hinckley Medical’s OneDose system, strengthening support for flight workflows and improving overall system operations |
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| J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. acquires ambulance manufacturing leader Demers Braun Crestline Medix | Thursday June 26th, 2025 |
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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 |
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| Insider analysis: Bipartisan EMS recognition bill offers overdue progress | Thursday June 26th, 2025 |
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EMS Counts Act proposes federal classification for EMS-fire cross-trained personnel |
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| Mont. EMS provider dies following ambulance crash | Thursday June 26th, 2025 |
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Everett Edwards, a Clarks Fork Valley EMS provider, died after his ambulance was struck by a pickup truck and overturned |
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| Whole blood use expands in Colo. county | Thursday June 26th, 2025 |
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In partnership with UCHealth, Ute Pass Regional Health Service District joins a small group of EMS providers equipped to deliver prehospital blood transfusions |
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