News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Minn. air rescue unit that finds the lost and unreachable | Saturday February 14th, 2026 |
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MART pairs State Patrol pilots with St. Paul firefighter-rescuers to support search-and-rescue missions statewide |
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| Rail-capable ambulance set to expand emergency response in UAE, Saudi Arabia | Saturday February 14th, 2026 |
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Built by Naffco, the American-standard ambulance features a rail gear system that allows it to travel on railway tracks and roads |
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| Photo of the Week: A Fla. EMS Valentine | Friday February 13th, 2026 |
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Tampa Fire Rescue marked Valentine’s Day with a set of lighthearted, fire and EMS-themed cards with playful puns |
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| DHS shutdown could strain FEMA disaster relief if major catastrophe hits, officials warn | Friday February 13th, 2026 |
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FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners |
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| Pa. FD secures $1.2M to launch mobile integrated health program | Friday February 13th, 2026 |
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The funding will help Meadville expand paramedic training, add telehealth tools and reduce unnecessary ambulance transports to the ER |
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| Ill. FD adds military-grade tourniquet to treat severe bleeding | Friday February 13th, 2026 |
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The Naperville Fire Department is the first in the Edward Hospital EMS system to carry the SAM junctional tourniquet |
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| Ohio launches drone first responder pilot at 9 locations across state | Friday February 13th, 2026 |
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The year-long program will deploy remotely launched drones to 911 scenes to provide live video, boost responder safety and potentially deliver critical medical supplies |
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| N.Y. EMS deploys body-worn cameras to boost safety and trust | Thursday February 12th, 2026 |
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Newark-Arcadia Emergency Medical Services says the new program will improve documentation, strengthen training and enhance provider and patient safety |
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| Conn. paramedics, firefighters recognized for saving 6-year-old in respiratory distress | Thursday February 12th, 2026 |
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New Haven AMR paramedics and firefighters were recognized for rapid CPR, airway management and medication administration for a child in life-threatening respiratory distress from a severe asthma attack |
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| Watch: Person hitches ride on back of Wash. ambulance | Thursday February 12th, 2026 |
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Early morning drivers on eastbound I-90 alerted paramedics after spotting a person clinging to the outside of a moving Spokane AMR ambulance |
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