News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Mo. university receives $4.6M grant to launch mobile blood transfusion program | Thursday February 26th, 2026 |
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A federal grant will fund training and equipment to help first responders deliver blood transfusions at the scene of severe crashes and traumatic injuries |
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| New fund ensures families of fallen EMS providers can attend annual remembrance ceremony | Thursday February 26th, 2026 |
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The endowment will help cover costs so families of fallen EMS professionals can take part in the National EMS Memorial Service during the Weekend of Honor |
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| Video shows Detroit ambulance crash while responding to call | Thursday February 26th, 2026 |
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The ambulance had its lights and siren on when it crashed on Detroit’s east side, sending four people to the hospital |
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| Video: 6 injured when SUV plows into sidewalk vendor in Los Angeles flower district | Thursday February 26th, 2026 |
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Security video shows the SUV jumping the curb and smashing through a downtown Los Angeles flower stand |
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| Colo. FD launches community paramedic program to curb repeat 911 calls | Wednesday February 25th, 2026 |
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Grand Junction's initiative targets high-utilization patients with chronic conditions, providing in-home follow-up within 48 hours of a 911 call to reduce preventable emergencies and ease EMS demand |
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| Estate sues Vegas casino after staff mistook guest’s medical emergency for intoxication | Wednesday February 25th, 2026 |
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Lawsuit claims Caesars Palace staff mistook a guest’s medical emergency for intoxication and called an Uber rather than EMS |
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| National study sets first baseline for EMS pediatric readiness | Wednesday February 25th, 2026 |
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Survey of nearly 7,000 EMS and fire-rescue agencies reveals where pediatric readiness stands today and where services can strengthen training, coordination and protocols to better care for children in the field |
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| Wyo. legislative committee advances Medicaid rate increase to 100% for EMS services | Wednesday February 25th, 2026 |
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Senate File 4 would raise ground ambulance reimbursement of the Medicare rate, directing $2.6 million in state and federal funding to help stabilize rural EMS |
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| Former female Va. fire captain alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit | Tuesday February 24th, 2026 |
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Franklin County's first female captain claims she was forced to resign after years of complaints about harassment, retaliation and systemic bias against women |
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| Ariz. FD removes EMS captains from city's behavioral health crisis team | Tuesday February 24th, 2026 |
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Santa Fe Fire Department officials say the change will improve resource allocation, but community health partners warn it reduces field medical capacity for behavioral health and homeless calls |
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