News

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

Maine legislators honor late paramedic for decades of serviceTuesday June 24th, 2025

Maine legislators honored the late Lt. Shannon Haley of the Scarborough Fire Department for her service as a paramedic, nurse, educator and compassionate caregiver
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N.Y. firefighters treated for heat-related injuries during 2 firesTuesday June 24th, 2025

Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
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Jetson-EMS? Calif. FD looks at new ultralight aircraft for EMS responseTuesday June 24th, 2025

San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
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150 treated for heat exhaustion at N.J. graduation ceremoniesTuesday June 24th, 2025

Nearly 150 people were treated for heat exhaustion and 16 hospitalized during two Paterson high school graduation ceremonies as temperatures neared 100 degrees
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Watch: Baby dropped from 3rd-floor window, 5 injured in Cleveland apartment explosionTuesday June 24th, 2025

A baby was dramatically rescued after being dropped from a third-floor window, as more than 60 firefighters battled the blaze in extreme heat
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Watch: Baby dropped from third-floor window, 5 injured in Cleveland apartment explosionTuesday June 24th, 2025

A baby was dramatically rescued after being dropped from a third-floor window, as more than 60 firefighters battled the blaze in extreme heat
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Church security, parishioner stop gunman outside Mich. church in potential mass shootingMonday June 23rd, 2025

A gunman wearing a tactical vest opened fire outside CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, injuring one person before being struck by a vehicle and fatally shot by church security staff
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Drones proved vital in St. Louis tornado response as USAR team led multi-agency effortMonday June 23rd, 2025

After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making
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Mass. EMT recognized for evacuating residents from burning houseMonday June 23rd, 2025

Beauport EMT Nick Parianos was honored by Beverly officials for his quick actions in alerting residents and helping them escape a house fire
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Mo. paramedic assaulted by patient inside ambulanceMonday June 23rd, 2025

A Kansas City paramedic suffered injuries after an altercation with a combative patient in the back of an ambulance
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