News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| 'Tis but a flesh wound': Mont. hiker impaled by trekking pole hikes 10 miles to avoid medevac bill | Thursday July 30th, 2026 |
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A Montana nurse impaled by his trekking pole skipped a helicopter rescue and hiked 10 miles off Granite Peak before doctors removed the pole at a hospital |
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| Colo. firefighter/patamedic critically injured in 50-foot fall during training | Thursday July 30th, 2026 |
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West Metro firefighter and technical rescue instructor was critically injured after falling during a high-angle rescue training exercise |
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| Trump plans White House honor for lifeguard who rescued boy from rough surf | Thursday July 30th, 2026 |
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A California lifeguard battled powerful waves to save a boy swept into the ocean, prompting praise from President Donald Trump |
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| EMS crews handle numerous patients during Iowa race | Thursday July 30th, 2026 |
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MEDIC EMS responded to 32 calls, deployed 22 ambulances and transported seven runners as injuries kept crews busy during the Bix 7 |
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| Va. county approves vehicle tax cut for fire, rescue volunteers | Wednesday July 29th, 2026 |
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Volunteers who log at least 200 hours will pay $1 per $100 of assessed vehicle value as Montgomery County works to improve retention |
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| Pentagon to test separate EMS reimbursement for prehospital blood | Wednesday July 29th, 2026 |
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The 5-year TRICARE project will reimburse eligible ground and air ambulance providers for blood products and transfusion services beginning in 2027 |
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| Mich. city approves $109K EMS consulting contract for ambulance division | Wednesday July 29th, 2026 |
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The two-year agreement will be paid for with Flint fire department funds and supports training, quality assurance and CAAS accreditation |
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| How a Mo. EMS podcast is using real cases to improve patient care | Wednesday July 29th, 2026 |
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The new "Patient Playback" podcast, hosted by Dr. David Tan, highlights clinical reasoning, system improvements and the realities of high-acuity calls |
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| Neb. paramedics honored for lifesaving pediatric response | Tuesday July 28th, 2026 |
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Lincoln Fire and Rescue paramedics were recognized for using the Handtevy app during a critical pediatric emergency |
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| Circus performer shot in neck by arrow during N.Y. county fair | Tuesday July 28th, 2026 |
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A circus performer was accidentally struck in the neck by an arrow during a crossbow act at the Orange County Fair |
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