News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| New Wash. medevac hangar boosts emergency response times | Sunday April 26th, 2026 |
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A newly completed $2.6 million hangar at Walla Walla Regional Airport is helping Life Flight crews respond up to 15 minutes faster |
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| Mich. high school EMS students get hands-on training during vehicle extrication exercise | Sunday April 26th, 2026 |
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Seniors in Careerline Tech Center’s EMS program get a closer look at how to stabilize vehicles, free trapped patients and manage crash scenes |
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| NHTSA launches sweeping new road safety campaign targeting top causes of traffic deaths | Saturday April 25th, 2026 |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has rolled out a major new initiative aimed at reducing fatalities by targeting impairment, speeding, distraction and seat belt violations |
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| Calif. city to raise ambulance transport rates, add new unit amid rising costs | Saturday April 25th, 2026 |
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Laguna Beach leaders approved higher ambulance fees to offset increasing fuel, supply and maintenance expenses, while funding an additional unit |
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| New video shows Cleveland EMS crew attacked as push grows for tougher penalties | Friday April 24th, 2026 |
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Footage captures responders calling for help and police rushing to a chaotic scene as officials weigh stronger protections for EMS personnel |
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| Photo of the Week: Airway trauma training | Friday April 24th, 2026 |
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Pittsburgh EMS training included updated triage strategies, trauma care protocols and hands-on exercises |
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| Mobile simulation unit brings lifelike EMS training to rural Texas crews | Friday April 24th, 2026 |
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Johnson County paramedics practiced a pediatric drowning response inside Texas Health Resources’ new $1.3M mobile simulation lab |
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| FDNY EMS union elects veteran paramedic to lead labor organization | Friday April 24th, 2026 |
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Longtime Queens Paramedic Michael Greco takes over Local 2507 as the union pushes for a new city contract, pay parity and workplace safety |
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| 1 dead, 5 wounded in La. mall food court shooting | Friday April 24th, 2026 |
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Baton Rouge police say gunfire erupted inside the Mall of Louisiana, sending shoppers and workers scrambling for safety |
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| NYC hospital takes additional ambulances out of service due to financial challenges | Thursday April 23rd, 2026 |
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Richmond University Medical Center will take two ambulances out of service in July, raising concerns about response times as EMS cuts continue citywide |
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