News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| 'It's the story of New York': 25 years later, New Yorkers carry memories, illness and lessons forward | Friday September 11th, 2026 |
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First responders and others who worked at Ground Zero reflect on the trauma, health effects, loss and moments of humanity that have stayed with them for 25 years |
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| Mass. EMS system begins carrying blood for prehospital transfusions | Friday September 11th, 2026 |
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Worcester EMS can now bring blood to critically ill and injured patients in Worcester and Shrewsbury, allowing paramedics to begin transfusions before hospital arrival |
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| Conn. launches first state-designated mobile integrated health program | Friday September 11th, 2026 |
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Specially trained paramedics will provide in-home follow-up care for up to 1,200 patients a year in an effort to reduce hospital readmissions and prevent avoidable emergencies |
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| 4 injured in LAFD ambulance crash while transporting patient | Friday September 11th, 2026 |
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An LAFD ambulance transporting a patient in serious condition collided with another vehicle in Boyle Heights, leaving three department personnel and another person with minor injuries |
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| America marks 25 years since 9/11 with ceremonies, tributes and service | Friday September 11th, 2026 |
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Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with memorial ceremonies, moments of silence, tributes to first responders and volunteer projects nationwide |
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| Howard reappointed to lead NIOSH, World Trade Center Health Program | Thursday September 10th, 2026 |
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Dr. John Howard receives another six-year term overseeing NIOSH and a health program serving more than 140,000 9/11 responders and survivors |
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| FDNY marks 25 years since 9/11 as illness deaths surpass lives lost in attacks | Thursday September 10th, 2026 |
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FDNY honored the 343 members killed on 9/11 and 453 more who have since died from World Trade Center-related cancers and respiratory illnesses |
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| NYC 9/11 ceremony adds moment of silence for those lost to related illnesses | Thursday September 10th, 2026 |
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The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is adding a permanent seventh moment of silence to honor first responders, recovery workers and survivors who died from 9/11-related illnesses |
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| Seattle officials question FD over ambulance contractor, AI-assisted 911 triage | Thursday September 10th, 2026 |
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Seattle officials are considering tracking ambulance wait times after concerns over an out-of-state nurse line and AI-assisted triage of 911 medical calls |
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| AMR takes over ambulance service in Okla. community | Wednesday September 9th, 2026 |
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American Medical Response began serving the Pauls Valley ambulance district with two ambulances, EMTs and paramedics under a five-year contract |
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