News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Life Flight Network opens first air medical training center in Idaho | Sunday September 6th, 2026 |
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The new 10,000-square-foot Clinical Center of Excellence in Meridian will provide simulation, procedural and aircraft training for flight nurses, paramedics and respiratory therapists |
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| Va. EMS sees nearly 50% drop in overdose calls since 2022 | Sunday September 6th, 2026 |
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Richmond Ambulance Authority reported overdose calls fell from 1,991 in 2022 to 1,042 in 2025 as officials point to naloxone access, education and recovery outreach |
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| Minnesota looks to boost bystander CPR rates | Saturday September 5th, 2026 |
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Minnesota ranks among the lowest states for bystander CPR despite strong cardiac arrest survival rates, prompting efforts to overcome fear and get more people to act before EMS arrives |
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| Retired N.Y. FF/EMT creates first-responder-themed obstacle challenge | Saturday September 5th, 2026 |
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The three-mile Strength to Serve Challenge features 30 firefighter, EMS, police and 911-inspired obstacles, including hose hauls, victim drags, CPR and extrication tools |
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| Photo of the Week: University of Michigan funds FD ambulance | Friday September 4th, 2026 |
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The University of Michigan funded the $346,000 ambulance, which will provide additional EMS capacity in Ann Arbor year-round |
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| Fla. paramedic dies after cardiac arrest, gives final gift through organ donation | Friday September 4th, 2026 |
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Marion County Fire Rescue Paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy was honored with an Honor Walk after his family chose organ donation following his death |
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| Iowa voters overwhelmingly approve EMS taxing district | Friday September 4th, 2026 |
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Mount Vernon-Lisbon area voters approved a new property tax levy with 92% support to fund additional full-time EMS staff, maintain paramedic coverage and improve response times |
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| Wis. FD adds 10th ambulance to meet rising EMS demand | Friday September 4th, 2026 |
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Madison's Medic 1 will operate from downtown Fire Station 1, where nearly 3,800 EMS calls last year were handled by ambulances responding from other stations |
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| Honolulu expands EMS, police program for severe behavioral health crises | Thursday September 3rd, 2026 |
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The MH3 program allows EMS, healthcare providers and police to connect people experiencing severe mental illness or substance use crises with involuntary care when they pose a danger to themselves or others |
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| San Francisco firefighters empty garbage truck to rescue man trapped inside | Thursday September 3rd, 2026 |
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San Francisco firefighters spent nearly three hours searching through a garbage truck before rescuing a man and transporting him to a trauma center |
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