News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Iowa FD's whole blood pilot program proves worth with stabbing victim | Tuesday April 28th, 2026 |
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A Des Moines Fire Department paramedic used a blood transfusion system after a stabbing, starting treatment before the patient reached a hospital |
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| Lawsuit accuses former N.C. EMT of taking photos of dying patient | Tuesday April 28th, 2026 |
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The complaint alleges Onslow County failed to properly investigate or secure the EMT’s phone after learning she photographed a critically injured patient who later died |
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| Minn. paramedic pushes for memorial honoring fallen EMS | Tuesday April 28th, 2026 |
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Adam Harvey’s foundation has raised about $50,000 toward a memorial on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds that would include the names of EMS providers who died in the line of duty |
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| Pa. FD ambulance service joins regional EMS 911 rotation | Tuesday April 28th, 2026 |
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Shenango Township's ambulance will join McGonigle Ambulance Service and Elite EMS after school officials raised concerns about response delays during recent medical emergencies |
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| CAL FIRE helicopter crew rescues tree worker 75 feet up during medical emergency | Monday April 27th, 2026 |
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San Jose firefighters relied on a CAL FIRE helicopter to reach the worker after a medical emergency left him stranded high in a palm tree |
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| HHS halts CDC vaccine study publication | Monday April 27th, 2026 |
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Health officials cited methodology concerns in stopping a CDC report that found COVID vaccines cut ED visits and hospitalizations among healthy adults by about half |
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| Fla. fire lieutenant gouged patient's eyes, struck head against stretcher during call | Monday April 27th, 2026 |
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The Broward County Fire Rescue lieutenant was arrested and fired after deputies said he assaulted a 65-year-old man during a medical call |
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| N.Y. paramedic injured, attacked by patient | Monday April 27th, 2026 |
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Perinton Ambulance said one of its paramedics was attacked by a patient in Fairport and is recovering from injuries |
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| Chicago hospital shooting leaves 1 officer dead, another 'fighting for his life' | Monday April 27th, 2026 |
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A robbery suspect opened fire inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital after officers brought him to the emergency department for treatment |
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| Boston medevac service opens base in N.H. to cut response times, expand critical care access | Monday April 27th, 2026 |
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Boston MedFlight says its new Manchester base is already handling frequent missions and will help reach patients faster while expanding access to critical care |
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