News

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

S.C. woman killed by patio umbrella during sudden stormWednesday May 27th, 2026

Clarendon EMS/ Fire Rescue said first responders found her unresponsive with lacerations to the head and neck
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N.J. EMS squad honors late volunteers with ambulance dedicationWednesday May 27th, 2026

The Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad unveiled an ambulance bearing the names of Matt Arco and Spring Pittore
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Boat explosion on Conn. lake injures 6, including 2 childrenWednesday May 27th, 2026

Six people escaped into the water after a boat caught fire on Candlewood Lake in Danbury
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1 dead, 9 missing in Wash. chemical tank implosionWednesday May 27th, 2026

Officials said there was no hope for rescue after a tank holding highly corrosive liquid collapsed at Nippon Dynawave in Longview
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Longtime Boston EMS leader John Gill dies after nearly 40 years of serviceTuesday May 26th, 2026

John Gill, Boston EMS superintendent-in-chief, is being remembered for his leadership, dedication and decades of service to the city
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Pa. EMS honors decades of service, fallen first responders, with Wall of HonorTuesday May 26th, 2026

The new memorial at Lancaster EMS headquarters recognizes longtime volunteers, major donors and first responders who died in the line of duty
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FDNY EMS chief warns medics to wear body armor after ambulance struck by bulletTuesday May 26th, 2026

Chief of EMS Operations Paul Miano urged EMTs and paramedics to use protective gear when conditions warrant after a shooting during a Bronx call
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Fentanyl, meth found at N.M. home where 18 first responders fell illTuesday May 26th, 2026

Authorities say fentanyl and methamphetamine were discovered inside a Mountainair home where three people died and multiple first responders became sick
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N.M. officials weigh overhaul of alternative response unitMonday May 25th, 2026

Santa Fe's proposed restructuring would replace paramedics with EMTs and ARU technicians as city officials debate the future of the behavioral health response program
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Minnesota rescue team hoists capsized, stranded canoeistsMonday May 25th, 2026

The Minnesota Air Rescue Team carried out its first helicopter hoist rescue to save two canoeists stranded overnight in the Boundary Waters after their canoe capsized
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