News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Conn. fire company disputes former EMS captain’s claims of poor management | Wednesday September 16th, 2026 |
|---|---|
Chesterfield Fire Company leaders allege Stephanie Kneier had ongoing disciplinary issues; Kneier says she was notified of her suspension after speaking publicly |
|
| NREMT launches study to track long-term health effects of fire, EMS careers | Wednesday September 16th, 2026 |
|---|---|
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers will study the cumulative effects of harmful exposures, workplace violence, injuries and psychological stress on firefighters and EMS providers |
|
| Man pleads guilty in kidnapping, murder of S.C. paramedic | Tuesday September 15th, 2026 |
|---|---|
After killing Florence County EMS Paramedic Phonesia Machado-Fore in 2024, Jeremy Smith stole her car and killed a New Mexico state police officer two days later |
|
| N.C. football player’s death raises questions about high school ambulance coverage | Tuesday September 15th, 2026 |
|---|---|
State rules require a licensed athletic trainer or qualified first responder at each high school game, but not an on-site ambulance |
|
| Trial date set for paramedic who allegedly kicked Dallas man in the head | Tuesday September 15th, 2026 |
|---|---|
Body camera and surveillance video reportedly show a Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic kicking Kyle Vess during a 2019 response |
|
| PHI Air Medical suspends operations in Calif. city over payment issues | Tuesday September 15th, 2026 |
|---|---|
The company announced it will no longer operate out of Red Bluff Municipal Airport due to a lack of reimbursement from major health insurance companies |
|
| Conn. EMS captain resigns role over poor leadership, staffing shortages | Tuesday September 15th, 2026 |
|---|---|
In a letter to the city, Stephanie Kneier said Chesterfield Fire Company's reliance on out-of-town volunteers and leadership failures threaten the department’s readiness |
|
| Survey finds public safety agencies face readiness gaps | Monday September 14th, 2026 |
|---|---|
A Lexipol survey of 915 public safety professionals finds staffing, training and major disruptions remain key preparedness challenges |
|
| Calif. county voters to decide on 8 paramedic service tax measures | Monday September 14th, 2026 |
|---|---|
The proposals would generate more than $3.3 million annually over the next four years for EMS response in central Marin County |
|
| Texas 3-year-old honored after helping EMS reach mother during seizure | Monday September 14th, 2026 |
|---|---|
UT Health East Texas EMS recognized Noemi “Emi” Vatavuk for staying calm, unlocking the family’s apartment and directing responders to the correct unit |
|