News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Former N.Y. ambulance leader accused of stealing $157K | Sunday August 2nd, 2026 |
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Officials allege Jeffrey Call used unauthorized salaries, bonuses, vacation payouts and inflated timesheets to divert more than $157,000 from the Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad |
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| Red Cross declares national blood crisis as supplies hit summer low | Sunday August 2nd, 2026 |
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Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, forcing the Red Cross to limit type O distributions as hospitals face rising trauma-season demand |
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| Okla. hospitals seek funding to strengthen rural EMS, healthcare | Saturday August 1st, 2026 |
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State grants and new funding opportunities aim to bolster rural hospitals, expand ambulance services and improve access to emergency care |
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| 9 N.J. counties exceed state's recommended EMS response times | Saturday August 1st, 2026 |
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New state data shows EMS response times topped the 15-minute benchmark in nearly half of New Jersey's counties |
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| FirstNet, Built with AT&T Launches First-Ever 5G Standalone Core Dedicated to Public Safety | Friday July 31st, 2026 |
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The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs |
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| Photo of the Week: National EMS Memorial Service | Friday July 31st, 2026 |
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Pittsburgh EMS joined agencies nationwide in Arlington to honor fallen EMS providers |
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| 'More than just a fire scene': Mich. fire chief recounts discovering slain family inside burning home | Friday July 31st, 2026 |
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Grand Haven Township Fire Chief Shawn Schrader said his crews shifted from rescue and fire suppression to preserving a crime scene |
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| Mich. FD uses grant to fund tuition for 131 future EMTs, paramedics | Friday July 31st, 2026 |
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A $328,000 state grant will cover tuition for 131 Oakland Community College EMS students as West Bloomfield works to strengthen workforce |
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| 'Tis but a flesh wound': Mont. hiker impaled by trekking pole hikes 10 miles to avoid medevac bill | Thursday July 30th, 2026 |
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A Montana nurse impaled by his trekking pole skipped a helicopter rescue and hiked 10 miles off Granite Peak before doctors removed the pole at a hospital |
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| Colo. firefighter/patamedic critically injured in 50-foot fall during training | Thursday July 30th, 2026 |
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West Metro firefighter and technical rescue instructor was critically injured after falling during a high-angle rescue training exercise |
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