News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Detroit EMS crew honored for lifesaving care after shooting | Thursday May 21st, 2026 |
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Six EMS personnel and a supervisor received the Kim L. Lifesaver of the Year Award during EMS Week 2026 after treating a critically injured shooting victim before transport |
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| Lawsuit claims missing PD body cam footage hides assault inside N.J. ambulance | Thursday May 21st, 2026 |
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A man alleges Rutherford police struck him while he was restrained inside an ambulance and removed more than 9 minutes of video from the incident |
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| Honolulu paramedic, EMT honored for floodwater rescue | Thursday May 21st, 2026 |
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Paramedic Will Batalon and EMT Alexis De Costa were recognized during EMS Week after helping rescue seven people from a flooded home on Oahu |
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| Updated 911 guidance targets international calls ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup | Thursday May 21st, 2026 |
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Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI |
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| N.M. officials: 3 dead, 18 first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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Hazmat teams were called to the scene, which Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said likely involved narcotics |
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| Mich. sheriff's office launches whole blood program | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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Genesee County paramedic deputies can now administer blood transfusions in the field to patients suffering life-threatening blood loss |
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| Iowa first responders rescue woman pinned by boulder | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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Independence first responders used specialized equipment to free a woman whose legs were trapped by a shifting boulder |
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| EMS for Children Day to spotlight pediatric readiness during 2026 EMS Week | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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The May 20 observance will recognize EMS clinicians who care for children and feature a free webinar on pediatric spinal motion restriction |
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| EMS Compact recognizes 400K clinicians as multistate practice reaches all 50 states | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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Many clinicians are already using Compact-state licensure to support interstate work, disaster response and cross-border service |
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| When Seconds Matter: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act | Tuesday May 19th, 2026 |
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How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS |
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