News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Md. FD whole blood program saves 14 lives since inception | Monday February 16th, 2026 |
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Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS has administered blood transfusions in the field 17 times, saving 14 lives and securing five years of funding through a new federal grant |
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| FDNY receives $9M to modernize firehouses and build EMS training center | Monday February 16th, 2026 |
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said the federal funding will support a new Staten Island EMS classroom site, upgrades at Squad 8 and other FDNY firehouses |
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| Ariz. firefighter/EMTs, paramedics train on lifesaving procedures through body donation program | Monday February 16th, 2026 |
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The Glendale Fire Department partnered with Midwestern University to give crews hands-on experience with intubation, chest tubes and other techniques |
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| Pa. county lands $1M grant to launch major first responder radio upgrade | Monday February 16th, 2026 |
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Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs |
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| Ga.-based air ambulance service expands fleet | Sunday February 15th, 2026 |
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The new AirCare 2, based in Griffin, extends helicopter ambulance coverage across metro Atlanta and western Georgia |
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| Debate grows over Cleveland Clinic’s plan for third Level 1 trauma center | Sunday February 15th, 2026 |
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The Cleveland Clinic’s proposal to open an adult Level 1 trauma center is drawing pushback from MetroHealth |
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| Minn. air rescue unit that finds the lost and unreachable | Saturday February 14th, 2026 |
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MART pairs State Patrol pilots with St. Paul firefighter-rescuers to support search-and-rescue missions statewide |
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| Rail-capable ambulance set to expand emergency response in UAE, Saudi Arabia | Saturday February 14th, 2026 |
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Built by Naffco, the American-standard ambulance features a rail gear system that allows it to travel on railway tracks and roads |
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| Photo of the Week: A Fla. EMS Valentine | Friday February 13th, 2026 |
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Tampa Fire Rescue marked Valentine’s Day with a set of lighthearted, fire and EMS-themed cards with playful puns |
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| DHS shutdown could strain FEMA disaster relief if major catastrophe hits, officials warn | Friday February 13th, 2026 |
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FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners |
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