News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Mich. FD explores launching its own ambulance transport service | Friday June 5th, 2026 |
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The Cascade Fire Department is developing a BLS transport program to handle rising low-acuity calls and reduce delays when private providers are tied up on higher-priority emergencies |
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| Colo. court overturns homicide convictions of 2 paramedics in Elijah McClain case | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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An appeals court ordered new trials for Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, finding errors in jury instructions on criminally negligent homicide charges |
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| Vision FirstNet Users Summit to Highlight Global Public Safety Communications Lessons from the World’s Biggest Soccer Event | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event |
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| Appeals court upholds firing of Wash. first responders who refused COVID-19 vaccine | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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A federal appeals court ruled that Bellingham’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees did not violate the Constitution |
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| Ohio FD widens recruitment search as certified paramedics grow scarce | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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The Stow Fire Department is expanding its hiring process as retirements increase and a limited supply of certified firefighter/paramedics makes it harder to fill vacancies |
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| Del. county EMS honors cardiac arrest survivors, first responders | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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New Castle County recognized paramedics, first responders, dispatchers, police officers and civilians for their roles in 32 lifesaving cardiac arrest cases |
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| Calif. fire district warns proposed Medicaid cuts could hit ambulance service reimbursements | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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Sonoma County fire officials warn that a federal proposal to reduce Medicaid reimbursements could cost hundreds of dollars per transport and strain emergency response budgets |
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| Md. county EMS accepts grant funding to carry whole blood on ambulances | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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A state grant will allow Dorchester County EMS crews to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital |
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| Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help |
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| Ohio pool pump failure sends 14 to hospital | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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Fourteen Minster swim team members were hospitalized after a chlorine pump malfunction reportedly exposed swimmers to chemicals |
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