New device, medication help Maine paramedics improve baby delivery

Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.

Maine’s firefighters rarely fight fires. Instead they’re answering medical calls.

In 2022, just 4.5% of calls that came into Maine fire departments were for fires. Almost three-quarters were for medical assistance.

Struggling emergency medical responders still awaiting $31 million in funds approved last year

Bureaucratic hurdles have delayed urgently needed funding for Maine's struggling ambulance services.

LifeFlight planning to take off on land with new ambulance service

The helicopter medical service plans to buy three special ground ambulances for $1.92 million to relieve transportation pressures.

Topsham Fire and Rescue to launch in-home paramedicine with $60,000 state grant

Topsham Fire Chief Chris McLaughlin said the program will be funded by Maine EMS for one year and launch July 1.

Lisbon may change EMS service after 45 years with local provider

United Ambulance has submitted a bid nearly $60,000 lower than Lisbon Emergency.

Bowdoinham residents peek behind curtain of EMS struggles at town meeting

Local EMS providers explained their staffing and budget challenges to Bowdoinham residents during a meeting Wednesday.

COVID-19 does no favors for Maine’s EMS shortage

Despite a high unemployment rate, experts say Mainers aren't likely to flock to emergency medical services jobs, and that's a problem.

Face Time: Randy Berry — preparing for emergencies

Maine emergency officials agree to share more patient data