News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| GEMT Coalition secures federal funding for Mich. EMS agencies | Wednesday March 5th, 2025 |
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A new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help EMS agencies access more federal funding to cover the costs of providing emergency medical transportation for Medicaid patients |
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| Nearly 70 Pa. fire, EMS departments receive $1M from state grant program | Wednesday March 5th, 2025 |
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Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state |
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| Increase in demand leads Ill. FD to warn of EMS cuts and funding challenges | Wednesday March 5th, 2025 |
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Volunteer firefighters began providing regular EMS care in small towns like Colona when ambulance tax funding fell short and volunteer numbers dwindled |
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| Mystery odor sickens Calif. ED staff | Wednesday March 5th, 2025 |
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Firefighters have responded at least twice to Hemet Global Medical Center to test for carbon monoxide and other gases but did not detect any |
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| 20 injured in Ky. nursing home fire | Wednesday March 5th, 2025 |
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Residents of the Landmark Nursing Home in Bardstown, as well as staff and police officers, were treated for smoke inhalation |
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| Former Wash. first responders appeal COVID-19 vaccine refusal lawsuit decision | Tuesday March 4th, 2025 |
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Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a "scorched-earth" enforcement policy |
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| Insider analysis: DC Fire and EMS invests in homegrown paramedics to tackle staffing shortages | Tuesday March 4th, 2025 |
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Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce |
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| Tesla crashes into Ill. house, killing 2, causing fire | Tuesday March 4th, 2025 |
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Authorities believe speed was a factor when a Tesla crashed into a house in Woodridge, killing two people |
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| CFSI urges first responders to be involved in federal funding, staffing changes | Tuesday March 4th, 2025 |
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As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments |
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| Cleveland EMS union pushes mayor for more paramedics, EMTs | Tuesday March 4th, 2025 |
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Cleveland paramedics and EMTs are arguing that the mayor’s proposed budget fails to address staffing shortages |
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