News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Photo of the Week: Canine care at Mo. house fire | Friday September 18th, 2026 |
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Meramec Ambulance District crews relied on previous training in caring for animals |
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| FDNY, NYPD response times worsen for emergency calls | Friday September 18th, 2026 |
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FDNY response times to life-threatening medical emergencies increased in fiscal 2026, according to the city’s latest Mayor’s Management Report |
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| T‑Mobile Appoints Chris Sambar Chief Enterprise Officer and Evolves Leadership Team to Advance its Next Era of Strategic Growth and Innovation | Friday September 18th, 2026 |
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Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers |
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| N.Y. fire department adds EMS-only positions to free firefighters for training | Friday September 18th, 2026 |
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Amsterdam Fire Department is hiring non-firefighter EMTs and paramedics on ambulances while firefighters complete training |
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| Va. first responders commemorate 30th anniversary of first EMS exchange delegation to Germany | Friday September 18th, 2026 |
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The longstanding partnership between the Virginia Association of First Responders and the German Red Cross has strengthened EMS and built lasting international friendships |
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| Ill. city reviews ambulance costs, mutual aid response area | Thursday September 17th, 2026 |
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Harrisburg officials are reviewing the city-run BLS ambulance service after questions about operating costs, revenue and responses outside city limits |
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| Ala. ambulance service faces $5K fine after missing response time standard | Thursday September 17th, 2026 |
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Decatur-Morgan Hospital Ambulance Service met the city’s nine-minute response standard on 87% of second-quarter calls, below the required 90% |
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| Idaho FD's old station to become new county EMS base | Thursday September 17th, 2026 |
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Eagle Fire’s new station will bring local and federal wildland crews closer to the growing wildland-urban interface, while its former station is slated to become an Ada County Paramedics base |
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| Conn. fire company disputes former EMS captain’s claims of poor management | Wednesday September 16th, 2026 |
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Chesterfield Fire Company leaders allege Stephanie Kneier had ongoing disciplinary issues; Kneier says she was notified of her suspension after speaking publicly |
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| NREMT launches study to track long-term health effects of fire, EMS careers | Wednesday September 16th, 2026 |
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A multi-disciplinary team of researchers will study the cumulative effects of harmful exposures, workplace violence, injuries and psychological stress on firefighters and EMS providers |
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