Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility| EMS1
The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks| EMS1
A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding| EMS1
Lexington's Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million| EMS1
A shooting at a Dallas high school left three students wounded and fourth injured, prompting a major emergency response| EMS1
Drone814, a new initiative in Greater Johnstown, will begin testing aerial delivery of defibrillators, EpiPens and other supplies to evaluate response times and potential healthcare cost savings| EMS1
Authorities believe speed was a factor when a Tesla crashed into a house in Woodridge, killing two people| EMS1
Three people were airlifted after a head-on crash on the Seven Mile Bridge, where a GMC Denali collided with a BMW SUV| EMS1
Firefighters have responded at least twice to Hemet Global Medical Center to test for carbon monoxide and other gases but did not detect any| EMS1
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments| EMS1
Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative officials say the new hospital in Lake Hallie was designed with a focus on growling local needs| EMS1
Carly Alley is the chief operating officer SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance Service in Merced, California. Earlier in her career, Alley served as a firefighter-EMT in the U.S. Forest Service while earning her paramedic certification. After being hired by Riggs, she transitioned to the agency's tactical EMS…| EMS1
Moving into a leadership role can be an exhilarating and proud moment; it can also be a daunting one. Whether you’re paid or volunteer, working for a department large or small, all new leaders face similar career development opportunities and administrative challenges. To be a successful new leader, you will need to identify the support systems, processes and tools to maximize the opportunities and clear the hurdles.| EMS1
Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is the Lexipol Editorial Director, leading the efforts of the editorial team on Police1, FireRescue1, Corrections1 and EMS1. Greg served as the EMS1 editor-in-chief for five years. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from…| EMS1
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill last year to authorize the use of the boxes in the state, expanding a law passed in 2000 that allowed the surrender of infants at hospitals| EMS1
