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ambulances staged in Mina for Hajj pilgrims. Photo: AHMAD FAIZAL YAHYA - stock.adobe.com
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Saudi Arabia Moves to Create Faster, More Resilient EMS Sector Amid Ongoing Threats in Region
06/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
The Saudi Ministry of Health has set 2030 as the deadline for an improved, more efficient healthcare sector in the country.
The Saudi Ministry of Health has set 2030 as the deadline for an improved, more efficient healthcare sector in the country.
The Saudi Ministry of Health has...
06/17/2026
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Turkish Ambulance on interstate. Image By Виталий Сова
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Turkey Invests in Ambulances, Airborne EMS Capacities
06/08/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Recent purchases brought Turkey's total ambulance fleet to 6,308 vehicles, with an additional 285 ambulances on order.
Recent purchases brought Turkey's total ambulance fleet to 6,308 vehicles, with an additional 285 ambulances on order.
Recent purchases brought...
06/08/2026
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Flat Stan
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Flat Stan First Aid Brings Practical CPR Education to Children in U.K.
05/20/2026
Carol Brzozowski
Teaching first aid to children builds confidence to act in emergencies, and children share their experiences and knowledge with others.
Teaching first aid to children builds confidence to act in emergencies, and children share their experiences and knowledge with others.
Teaching first aid to children...
05/20/2026
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Parisian Ambulance
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French Emergency Systems Stressed by Lack of Staff; Foreign Practitioners Recruited to Fill Gaps
05/15/2026
Eugene Gerden
More patients are calling for EMS and waiting for care in the emergency room than ever.
More patients are calling for EMS and waiting for care in the emergency room than ever.
More patients are calling for...
05/15/2026
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Misión Estero de las Palmas de San José del Cabo Añuití photo from author
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Invisible Systems: An EMS Perspective from Los Cabos, Mexico
05/06/2026
John M. Dabbs II, MPH
Visiting a new country can highlight how the EMS system there works, if you know what to look for.
Visiting a new country can highlight how the EMS system there works, if you know what to look for.
Visiting a new country can...
05/06/2026
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Leonardo AW139
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Slovenia Invests in EMS by Advancing Helicopter Purchase, EU-Funded Projects
04/24/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract...
04/24/2026
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Ambulance in Los Cabos Mexico, Rosemarie Mosteller - stock.adobe.com
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Mexican Central Government Takes Action Against Irregular Ambulances
04/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has...
04/17/2026
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Currently, the Polish Medical Air Rescue operates 27 EC135/H135 helicopters, with the last four purchased at the end of 2015.
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Poland’s Health Ministry Eyes New Helicopters for Polish Medical Air Rescue
04/07/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99%...
04/07/2026
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Mapusa, Goa, India. Ambulance Car Moving With Siren
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India Plans to Accelerate Reform of National EMS Sector
03/31/2026
Eugene Gerden
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted...
03/31/2026
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Rega ambulance jet type Bombardier Challenger 650 registration HB-JWA landing at Swiss Zurich Airport on a cloudy autumn day. Photo taken October 25th, 2025, Zurich Kloten, Switzerland.
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Demand for EMS in Switzerland Grows Despite High Costs
03/24/2026
Eugene Gerden
More Swiss citizens are calling emergency services instead of their family doctor, which began during the pandemic and hasn't slowed down.
More Swiss citizens are calling emergency services instead of their family doctor, which began during the pandemic and hasn't slowed down.
More Swiss citizens are calling...
03/24/2026
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Communications Outages Cancel RTD Trains, Shut Down Colorado DMVs, Hinder First Responders
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Communications Outages Cancel RTD Trains, Shut Down Colorado DMVs, Hinder First Responders
07/19/2024
The Colorado Springs Fire Department stated that all of the computers in the 9-1-1 communications center were down, but 9-1-1 calls were still being received.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department stated that all of the computers in the 9-1-1 communications center were down, but 9-1-1 calls were still being received.
The Colorado Springs Fire...
07/19/2024
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Feature Story
One Pill Can Kill: A Case of Botulism Poisoning
08/30/2024
Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, EMT-P
Not every poison is in a pill. In this case of One Pill Can Kill, we’ll explore a toxin that in tiny amounts can be deadly in infants.
Not every poison is in a pill. In this case of One Pill Can Kill, we’ll explore a toxin that in tiny amounts can be deadly in infants.
Not every poison is in a pill....
08/30/2024
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Clarke joined the team at SCCAD in November 2022, working on the District’s Surge Division and later B-Platoon. He was known for his affable nature and brought a positive energy to the station for every shift.
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St. Charles County Ambulance District Announces Line of Duty Death of Paramedic Michael Clarke
10/15/2024
Clarke joined SCCAD in November 2022 and was known for his affable nature and positive energy.
Clarke joined SCCAD in November 2022 and was known for his affable nature and positive energy.
Clarke joined SCCAD in November...
10/15/2024
EMSWorld
Tropical Storm Debby Makes Second Landfall as Flood Threats Loom for the Northeast
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Tropical Storm Debby Makes Second Landfall as Flood Threats Loom for the Northeast
08/08/2024
Tropical Storm Debby has made a second landfall in South Carolina on its way up the East Coast, where residents as far north as Vermont could get several inches of rain this weekend.
Tropical Storm Debby has made a second landfall in South Carolina on its way up the East Coast, where residents as far north as Vermont could get several inches of rain this weekend.
Tropical Storm Debby has made a...
08/08/2024
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NY State EMS in Trouble, But Some Fixes Being Made
09/18/2024
James Careless
According to Steven Kroll, Executive Director and Chief of Delmar-Bethlehem EMS in Albany County, New York, the condition of EMS in New York State is dire, but some fixes are being implemented. Learn more about these changes.
According to Steven Kroll, Executive Director and Chief of Delmar-Bethlehem EMS in Albany County, New York, the condition of EMS in New York State is dire, but some fixes are being implemented. Learn more about these changes.
According to Steven Kroll,...
09/18/2024
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