News

Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.

Mass. first responders focus on communication, teamwork in active shooter drillSunday November 3rd, 2024

Personnel from three towns trained on their response to a school shooting in Manchester-by-the-Sea
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Patients relying on Uber, Lyft for long-distance medical careSunday November 3rd, 2024

Some patients use specialized medical transport, but San Francisco-based Uber and Lyft are also taking people to ERs, dialysis, cancer care, physical therapy, and other medical appointments
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N.Y. EMT recognized with national awardSaturday November 2nd, 2024

Advanced EMT Lance Smeal is recognized for his kindness while treating 2-year-old having difficulty breathing
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Ky. man mistakenly declared dead impacts organ donor programsSaturday November 2nd, 2024

Donate Life America found an average of 170 people a day removed themselves from the national registry in the week following coverage of the 2021 incident
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Ind. county looks to extend contract with new ambulance serviceFriday November 1st, 2024


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Photo of the Week: N.J. beach sand rescue trainingFriday November 1st, 2024

Neptune Township EMS, Special Operations personnel held training on how to rescue a person trapped in a beach sand collapse
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Ore. county sees improvements with response times after AMR staffing changeFriday November 1st, 2024

Multnomah County leaders agreed with AMR to keep using a hybrid ambulance staffing model after the company has made significant reductions to its "Level Zero" time
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FDNY EMS vehicle involved in fatal collision with e-bike rider during responseFriday November 1st, 2024

An EMS officer was responding to a call for a choking baby in Brooklyn at the time of the collision
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Technical rescue work saves woman trapped in Calif. wellFriday November 1st, 2024

First responders from several agencies saved a woman who fell at least 30 feet down a well in Placer County
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Md. officials offer to rehire laid-off medicsThursday October 31st, 2024

Allegany County officials made offers to EMS personnel laid off this summer due to a $2M deficit
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