News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Wis. community paramedics targets falls among older adults | Wednesday June 17th, 2026 |
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With falls accounting for one in five EMS calls in Wausau, community paramedics are helping older adults stay safe at home |
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| Conn. company uses AI, VR to train future EMTs, paramedics | Wednesday June 17th, 2026 |
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East Hartford-based VRSim is using artificial intelligence avatars and virtual reality scenarios to help EMT and paramedic students prepare for unpredictable real-world emergencies |
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| Bystanders rush to save passengers in Texas jet crash | Wednesday June 17th, 2026 |
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A business jet carrying six people crashed and caught fire on a highway near Laredo, prompting dramatic rescue efforts by bystanders |
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| 1 dead, 4 hurt in explosion at Miami Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility | Tuesday June 16th, 2026 |
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One person was killed after an explosion sparked a fire at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility used to fuel and maintain department vehicles |
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| Giving Tuesday campaign funds blood warmers, coolers for Ala. EMS crews | Tuesday June 16th, 2026 |
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New blood warmers and coolers purchased through a Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation campaign will allow paramedics to administer whole blood to trauma patients |
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| Audit finds Iowa EMS improperly spent over $15K on private parties | Tuesday June 16th, 2026 |
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A state audit found Lansing EMS made improper or unsupported payments, prompting recommendations for stronger financial oversight |
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| FEMA announces $420M in grants for emergency management | Tuesday June 16th, 2026 |
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Funding will support emergency response capabilities and emergency operations centers nationwide |
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| When the spreadsheet meets the siren: How CMS’s Proposed GEMT Rule could reshape EMS funding | Monday June 15th, 2026 |
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The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness |
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| FDNY unveils memorial wall for retired 9/11 responders | Monday June 15th, 2026 |
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The new World Trade Center Retired Responders Memorial Wall honors 154 retired FDNY members who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after Sept. 11 and later died from WTC-related illnesses |
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| 'Exactly why this program matters': Ind. medics reunited with first whole blood patient | Monday June 15th, 2026 |
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A Westfield Fire Department blood drive brought together the first patient treated through the program with the paramedics who helped deliver lifesaving blood after a serious crash |
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