News

Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.

FEMA makes $648M available in grants to help first responders nationwideMonday May 18th, 2026

The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications open from May 19 to June 22
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3 dead in shooting at San Diego mosqueMonday May 18th, 2026

Police said the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three men dead is being investigated as a hate crime, and both suspects are also dead
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PSTrax partners with Fleetio to streamline fleet and equipment managementMonday May 18th, 2026

Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
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Wis. EMT students save instructor who went into cardiac arrest during training scenarioMonday May 18th, 2026

Fox Valley Technical College students performed CPR and used an AED after longtime EMS instructor Karl Arps went into cardiac arrest during class
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Wis. EMT students save instructor cardiac arrest during training scenarioMonday May 18th, 2026

Fox Valley Technical College students performed CPR and used an AED after longtime EMS instructor Karl Arps went into cardiac arrest during class
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AI-equipped rigs bring hospital-level care to rural Mich. patientsMonday May 18th, 2026

A University of Michigan-led team is developing mobile treatment units that could help with specialized scans and procedures in underserved communities
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Pittsburgh researchers develop shelf-stable artificial platelets to stop severe bleedingMonday May 18th, 2026

Scientists say the powdered synthetic platelets could help save trauma patients in ambulances, on battlefields and in remote areas
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Pa. EMS saves patient's life within days of beginning whole blood programMonday May 18th, 2026

Ross/West View EMS stabilized a critically bleeding patient just days after launching the program
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Maine woman accused of stealing ambulance outside hospitalSunday May 17th, 2026

Police said a tracking device helped officers find the Northeast Ambulance vehicle in Buxton after it was stolen from Biddeford
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Md. first responders honored after saving teen shot at partySunday May 17th, 2026

Frederick County paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers were recognized by Shock Trauma for helping save a teen who suffered catastrophic injuries
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