News

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

Ohio FD looks to curb non-emergency EMS calls as demand climbsSunday August 16th, 2026

Euclid firefighters handled more than 10,800 rescue and EMS calls in 2025 as the department explores alternative transport, referrals and other ways to preserve resources
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Baltimore expands 911 crisis response beyond police, EMSSunday August 16th, 2026

The city is using opioid settlement funds to build a 24/7 response system that sends behavioral health and community support teams to calls that don’t require traditional emergency responders
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Pa. overdose prevention network expands to 100 partner organizationsSaturday August 15th, 2026

Pennsylvania’s program distributing naloxone and drug testing strips added its first faith-based recovery partner as officials report more than 17,600 overdose reversals statewide
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Colo. EMS team staffs critical care paramedics 24/7 for remote callsSaturday August 15th, 2026

UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center has 16 medics trained to provide advanced treatment during long transports and wilderness emergencies
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Pinnacle Rewind 2026: Turn conference ideas into actionFriday August 14th, 2026

Missed Pinnacle 2026? Catch up on key insights, strategies and conversations shaping the future of EMS
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Calif. patient receiving CPR during transport dies after rig crashesFriday August 14th, 2026

A medical helicopter was requested, but the patient was pronounced dead before the aircraft arrived
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Pa. 911 dispatchers seek expanded support amid mental health crisisFriday August 14th, 2026

A new union contract provides critical incident leave, but dispatchers say more support is needed after traumatic calls and long shifts
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Officials credit cadaver lab training after Mass. paramedics, police save man injured by circular sawFriday August 14th, 2026

Bridgewater officials say paramedics used a humeral head IO technique practiced during cadaver training while treating the severely injured patient
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Conn. EMS union threatens to strike over alleged staffing issues, unsafe work conditionsFriday August 14th, 2026

Federal mediation is scheduled as Hunter's Ambulance Service union leaders seek limits on mandated shifts
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Colo. law recognizing EMS as an essential service goes into effectFriday August 14th, 2026

HB 26-1238 covers ambulance and air ambulance services while clarifying that off-duty EMS providers are not required to respond
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