News

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

ImageTrend names Chris Cartrett as Chief Executive Officer to accelerate AI-powered growthMonday July 20th, 2026

ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
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2 injured by incendiary device outside NYC federal buildingMonday July 20th, 2026

Two people suffered minor injuries after an incendiary device was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza, prompting a terrorism task force investigation
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Utah fire captain, family killed in flash flood during hikeMonday July 20th, 2026

Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife and their three sons were killed after a flash flood swept through a southern Utah canyon
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S.D. FD warns of the end of rural EMS service without new fundingMonday July 20th, 2026

The Rapid City Fire Department says it will stop providing ambulance service to rural Pennington County after 2026 unless officials establish a funding agreement
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Mass. city considers $500 fee for nursing home lift assist callsMonday July 20th, 2026

Methuen's proposal would charge care facilities for non-emergency lift assists and raise ambulance rates by about 19% to offset rising service costs
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Calif. county's largest ambulance provider seeks 16% rate increaseMonday July 20th, 2026

The Sonoma County Fire District asks for an ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs, reimbursement challenges and higher operating expenses
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Las Vegas street medicine team brings healthcare to homeless patientsSunday July 19th, 2026

The Southern Nevada Health District is expanding its street medicine program, bringing primary care and medications directly to people experiencing homelessness
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Injured. N.H. hiker gets marriage proposal during rescueSunday July 19th, 2026

A New Hampshire woman said yes after her hiking companion proposed while rescuers prepared to carry her off Mount Kearsarge
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N.J. city proposes workforce housing for first respondersSaturday July 18th, 2026

A proposed 48-unit development would provide attainable housing for Trenton firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel and other essential workers
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Land donation helps Ala. EMS expand with new stationSaturday July 18th, 2026

Oxford Health Systems plans to build on donated land to improve response times in west Oxford, Bynum and Eastaboga
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