News

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

CPR confidence fills in the missing link in cardiac arrest survivalSaturday May 17th, 2025

With more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., the majority prove fatal, often due to delays in care. Quick intervention is critical, yet fewer than half of victims receive help before EMS arrives
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Mich. students finish EMS training with multiple scenariosSaturday May 17th, 2025

Careerline Tech Center EMS students put their training to the test during rescue simulations that double as real-world prep and a potential path to employment
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Kan. paramedic dies during emergency callFriday May 16th, 2025

Butler County, Kansas, Paramedic Justin Lauppe, a 14-year EMS veteran, died May 16 after suffering cardiac arrest during an emergency call.
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U.S. records 1,001 measles cases, 11 states with active outbreaksFriday May 16th, 2025

The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases amid a growing outbreak centered in Texas, where two children have died
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Pa. paramedic turns trauma into advocacy after stabbingFriday May 16th, 2025

After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
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Weeks before hurricane season, FEMA chief shifts disaster recovery responsibilities to statesFriday May 16th, 2025

FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
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Va. firefighters recognized for work in EMSFriday May 16th, 2025

Three Bristol firefighters have been honored by the Southwest Virginia Regional EMS Council, recognizing efforts from SWAT medic support to EMS training
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New Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro lands at T‑Mobile: Built tough for first responders and certified for T‑PriorityThursday May 15th, 2025

With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
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Texas fire, EMS crews respond to swarm of bees attacking, killing horsesThursday May 15th, 2025

First responders in Commanche treated the owners and sprayed soapy water to stop the bees
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Mich. tech students face an MCI for final graduationThursday May 15th, 2025

Van Buren Tech students responded to "Mayhem Market" where a small crop duster crashed into a busy flea market
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