News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| 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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| N.M. 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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| Idaho woman drives stolen ambulance into building in attempted arson attack on DHS office | Tuesday February 24th, 2026 |
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Meridian police say the woman faces federal charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance, crashing it into a St. Luke’s-owned building with DHS offices and attempting to set it on fire |
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| Pittsburgh EMS crew chief adds crocheted newborn hats to ambulance kits as pre-hospital births rise | Tuesday February 24th, 2026 |
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As out-of-hospital births increase to about 12 a year, a Pittsburgh EMS crew chief is crocheting newborn hats to help babies retain body heat during pre-hospital deliveries |
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| ImageTrend releases 2025 EMS Insights Report highlighting national trends shaping prehospital care | Monday February 23rd, 2026 |
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Using a large national EMS dataset, the report delivers a data-driven snapshot of clinical, operational and workforce trends to inform decision-making and system improvement |
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