News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| A potentially historical change in New York City | Wednesday December 31st, 2025 |
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From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point. |
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| EMS experience matters in appointment of new FDNY commissioner, union VP says | Wednesday December 31st, 2025 |
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In a Daily News opinion piece, FDNY EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera argues that appointing an EMS veteran as commissioner reflects today’s medical-first reality |
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| First responders gear up for Boston’s First Night festivities | Wednesday December 31st, 2025 |
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EMS, fire, police and transit agencies are ramping up staffing and safety measures as hundreds of thousands are expected on New Year’s Eve |
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| 'That went way too far': Details released in Fla. FD hazing, waterboarding | Wednesday December 31st, 2025 |
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A 19-year-old Marion County rookie says co-workers restrained, beat and waterboarded him during his second shift while trying to force his phone passcode, prompting firings and criminal charges |
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| Fatal Minn. hospital assault underscores growing violence risk for EMS and healthcare workers | Wednesday December 31st, 2025 |
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A Christmas-week assault that killed a M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center hospital security officer underscores the dangers faced during patient crises |
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| N.Y. governor vetoes EMS funding, toll relief bills, leaving agencies warning of deeper strains | Tuesday December 30th, 2025 |
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Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected two major EMS support measures, prompting providers to caution that funding limits and rising costs could worsen coverage gaps |
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| Okla. hospital finalizes takeover of ambulance service, promising expanded staffing, equipment and care | Tuesday December 30th, 2025 |
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Mercy Regional of Oklahoma officially began providing ambulance service in Enid, marking the city’s first change in providers in more than 50 years |
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| Minn. hospital security officer killed in attack by patient escaping 'medical hold' | Tuesday December 30th, 2025 |
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A patient fleeing a medical hold fatally beat a hospital security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, leading to a second-degree murder charge and renewed concerns about workplace violence |
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| EMS1 readers: What experience should a fire commissioner have? | Monday December 29th, 2025 |
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Vote now: Should a commissioner be a firefighter, an EMS leader, an executive — or a mix? |
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| EMS1 readers: What experience should a fire commissioner have? | Monday December 29th, 2025 |
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Vote now: Should a commissioner be a firefighter, an EMS leader, an executive — or a mix? |
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