News

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

Md. FD whole blood program saves 14 lives since inceptionMonday February 16th, 2026

Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS has administered blood transfusions in the field 17 times, saving 14 lives and securing five years of funding through a new federal grant
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FDNY receives $9M to modernize firehouses and build EMS training centerMonday February 16th, 2026

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said the federal funding will support a new Staten Island EMS classroom site, upgrades at Squad 8 and other FDNY firehouses
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Ariz. firefighter/EMTs, paramedics train on lifesaving procedures through body donation programMonday February 16th, 2026

The Glendale Fire Department partnered with Midwestern University to give crews hands-on experience with intubation, chest tubes and other techniques
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Pa. county lands $1M grant to launch major first responder radio upgradeMonday February 16th, 2026

Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs
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Ga.-based air ambulance service expands fleetSunday February 15th, 2026

The new AirCare 2, based in Griffin, extends helicopter ambulance coverage across metro Atlanta and western Georgia
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Debate grows over Cleveland Clinic’s plan for third Level 1 trauma centerSunday February 15th, 2026

The Cleveland Clinic’s proposal to open an adult Level 1 trauma center is drawing pushback from MetroHealth
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Minn. air rescue unit that finds the lost and unreachableSaturday February 14th, 2026

MART pairs State Patrol pilots with St. Paul firefighter-rescuers to support search-and-rescue missions statewide
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Rail-capable ambulance set to expand emergency response in UAE, Saudi ArabiaSaturday February 14th, 2026

Built by Naffco, the American-standard ambulance features a rail gear system that allows it to travel on railway tracks and roads
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Photo of the Week: A Fla. EMS ValentineFriday February 13th, 2026

Tampa Fire Rescue marked Valentine’s Day with a set of lighthearted, fire and EMS-themed cards with playful puns
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DHS shutdown could strain FEMA disaster relief if major catastrophe hits, officials warnFriday February 13th, 2026

FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners
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