News

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

Wash. county fire station adds 24/7 Narcan dispenserSaturday May 2nd, 2026

Grant County officials say the free naloxone dispenser is meant to help bystanders act quickly during opioid overdoses before crews arrive
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Longtime Wis. flight physician retires after 34 years, over 4,000 patientsSaturday May 2nd, 2026

Dr. Mike Abernethy transported more than 4,000 patients during a career that helped shape emergency air medical care in Wisconsin and beyond
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New Bracket for MEDUVENT Standard VentilatorFriday May 1st, 2026

Technimount introduced a new bracket designed to securely transport WEINMANN Emergency MEDUVENT Standard ventilators in ground EMS settings
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Photo of the Week: Idaho team-based airway managementFriday May 1st, 2026

Paramedics and EMTs from multiple departments sharpened airway skills while emphasizing communication, coordination and patient-focused care
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No gray area: The EMT photo that could end a career — and spark massive liabilityFriday May 1st, 2026

My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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Ky. FD apologizes after firefighter posts crash scene video onlineFriday May 1st, 2026

Martin Volunteer Fire Department officials said a firefighter violated department policy and patient privacy rules by recording at an injury crash
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First responders from multiple agencies rescue man trapped in Ohio grain siloFriday May 1st, 2026

Medina County crews used a rescue sling and grain sleeve to free the man, who was buried chest-deep in corn
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Ga. man threatens firefighters, rams fire engine during EMS callFriday May 1st, 2026

Police say the man threatened to shoot Cobb County firefighters who were working a medical emergency, then backed his car into their rig
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6 injured in stabbing at Wash. high schoolFriday May 1st, 2026

Four students and a security guard were taken to hospitals after the stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
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FEMA brings back staff who voiced preparedness concerns as storm season loomsFriday May 1st, 2026

With hurricane season and the World Cup approaching, the agency reinstated employees and extended contracts to shore up its workforce
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