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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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Autonomous EMS delivery systems—from drones delivering medical supplies to self-driving ambulances—promise to revolutionize emergency response, reduce response times and enhance patient outcomes. 1 Self-driving ambulances represent another emerging technology. Future emergency medical services: Autonomous ambulances and robotics.

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IL Town Shutters Ambulance Service After 70 Years

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EMS Operations News News Feed Headlines New York New Ambulance Enhances SC EMS Training Beaufort County Community College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program just received a major upgrade, a new ambulance for hands-on student training.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

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Steven reveals how placing paramedics strategically across all units, not just ambulances, slashed burnout and boosted job satisfaction. Memphis Fire reshaped how paramedics are integrated into operations, flipping the longstanding practice of confining paramedics primarily to ambulances. Key Takeaways 1.

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Grand Blanc Township (MI) Weighs Using Police, Firefighters as EMS Responders

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Six township firefighters are already enrolled in a medical first responder course provided by the state of Michigan. I’m trying to get as many of our firefighters medically trained as we can to get certified, at least to the medical first responder level so we can start providing that level of care to the township,” Jent said. “I’m

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

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4 min read EMS Operations Flight Ambulance Operations Ground Ambulance Operations Podcasts Rescue Operations EMS Not A-Fib Podcast Paramedic Insights from FDNY Chief John Esposito on Adaptability, Authenticity and Impact In this inaugural episode of the Chief’s Cadence, Chief Shane Wheeler sits down with FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito.

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Just Culture in EMS

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Their ambulance returns to their garage at 6:00 p.m., The best corrective action would be to address the members about this issue, coach and reinforce the importance of equipment checks. Scenario Two An emergency medical technician (EMT) is working a 911 shift in a very busy urban neighborhood.

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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.