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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. As technology evolves, EMS systems are undergoing a transformative shift toward automation.

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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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ESO’s Auto-Generated Narrative Feature Returns 35,700 Hours to EMS Professionals in First Month

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About ESO ESO is dedicated to improving community health and safety through the power of data. Mental Health and Wellness Podcasts EMS EMT Paramedic Podcasts The JEMS Report Trash Truck Hits Boy, 9, in MA A 9-year-old boy was left seriously injured Tuesday morning after he was hit by a trash truck in Amesbury.

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Falck Launches in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

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The company will provide advanced life support, critical care transport, and 911 emergency response—delivering timely, expert care with professionalism and compassion. 6 min read Emergency Medical Care News News Feed Headlines Mental Health Montana SC Ambulance Involved in Fatal Crash A 2016 Ford ambulance driving south on U.S.

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J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. Acquires Ambulance Manufacturer Demers Braun Crestline Medix

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JBPCO’s total revenue will reach $3 billion with this acquisition, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone in the commercial and specialty vehicle manufacturing space—from last-mile delivery and work trucks to emergency response vehicles. Poindexter & Co., Poindexter & Co., Page Legacy Scholarship, endowed by Hartwell Medical.

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Exploring EMS Frontline Fatigue: Insights from the Literature

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7 Additionally, research shows that approximately 20% to 25% of EMTs and paramedics meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD during their careers—a prevalence far exceeding that observed among other healthcare workers and the civilian population. 8 min read Commentary Exclusives Mental Health and Wellness EMS EMT Paramedic No Tax on Overtime?

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 Omaha (NE) Medics to Start Whole Blood Transfusions

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Four medic units, one in each quadrant of the city, now carry whole blood that specially trained paramedics can give patients before they reach an emergency room. They operate from five locations across the state with limited blood inventory.