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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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Murphy JD, MS, PA-C, EFO 5 min read Share To: Shutterstock/Fineart1 Emergency medical services (EMS) are essential in delivering timely care during medical crises. As technology evolves, EMS systems are undergoing a transformative shift toward automation. 1 Self-driving ambulances represent another emerging technology.

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Frontline Leadership in Action: Redefining the Role of EMS Leaders in 2025

American Ambulance Association

Frontline Leadership in Action: Redefining the Role of EMS Leaders in 2025 By Rob Lawrence, At the 2025 American Ambulance Association Conference, the theme of frontline leadership resonated far beyond […] The post Frontline Leadership in Action: Redefining the Role of EMS Leaders in 2025 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Just Culture in EMS

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Emergency medical services(EMS) has historically been a punitive system, resulting in people being unforthcoming about issues or concealing minor infractions in hopes of evading discipline. The current fear-based environment results in underreporting in EMS, which can lead to negative patient outcomes.

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Ambulance Deserts

International Journal of Paramedicine

The growing prevalence of ambulance deserts—geographic areas where residents live more than 25 minutes from the nearest ambulance station—poses a critical threat to health equity and public safety in the United States. EMS leaders are uniquely positioned to drive this transformation—if they act decisively and strategically.

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IL Town Shutters Ambulance Service After 70 Years

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The board voted to transfer EMS responsibilities to the North Boone Fire Protection District #3, WIFR reports. The move ends nearly 70 years of locally provided EMS service in the district. The decision came during a meeting Tuesday night of the Capron Rescue Squad District Board of Trustees.

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Charlotte (NC) Finalizes Contract to Reduce Fire Department Responses to EMS Calls

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The deal calls for the agency, known as MEDIC , to increase the number of EMTs, paramedics and ambulances in the field to improve medical and fire response. Mecklenburg County provided for 50 new EMT positions and 10 ambulances in its 2025-26 fiscal year budget.

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EMS1 | From the ED to the edge: How Dr. Darria Long found her rhythm — and how EMS can find theirs

American Ambulance Association

From the ED to the edge: How Dr. Darria Long found her rhythm — and how EMS can find theirs For many of us in EMS, the term “crazy busy” […] The post EMS1 | From the ED to the edge: How Dr. Darria Long found her rhythm — and how EMS can find theirs appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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