News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Study: THC found in more than 40% of deceased drivers in Ohio county crashes | Thursday October 9th, 2025 |
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A 6-year study by the American College of Surgeons found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes |
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| Va. paramedic’s 'COLT Kit' helps first responders connect with sensory-sensitive patients | Thursday October 9th, 2025 |
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Inspired by her 4-year-old with autism, Virginia Beach Paramedic Bailey Hartley’s kits equip crews with sensory tools to cut overload and improve communication |
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| EMS1 readers respond: DUI blood draws blur lines | Thursday October 9th, 2025 |
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Paramedics push back on Indiana county’s new agreement allowing fire department medics to assist in DUI blood testing, citing ethical and legal concerns |
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| $25K grant funds 9 AEDs for Wash. EMTs | Thursday October 9th, 2025 |
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Funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s spring campaign, the grant equipped the EMS team with lifesaving gear |
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| Crew in Calif. medical helicopter crash identified | Thursday October 9th, 2025 |
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REACH Pilot Chad Millward, Paramedic Margaret Davis and Flight Nurse Susan Smith were rescued after the helicopter went down moments after departing UC Davis Medical Center |
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| Fla. county works to recover nearly $18M in unpaid EMS bills, many from 'frequent flyers' | Wednesday October 8th, 2025 |
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Escambia County officials say 71% is self-pay debt, with “frequent fliers” including one person who called 122 times in a month |
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| Fla. county cancels nearly $18M in unpaid EMS bills, many from 'frequent flyers' | Wednesday October 8th, 2025 |
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Escambia County officials say 71% is self-pay debt, with "frequent fliers," including one person who called 122 times in a month |
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| Pa. college’s EMT program hailed for boosting rural EMS ranks | Wednesday October 8th, 2025 |
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Northern Pennsylvania Regional College delivered low- or no-cost, in-person EMT courses across its 10-county region, producing 33 nationally certified EMTs |
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| Mich. FD launches peak demand EMS units along with medical priority dispatching | Wednesday October 8th, 2025 |
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Sterling Heights launched weekday BLS peak-demand units and color-coded dispatch to free ALS units for critical calls, reduce fatigue and better match resources |
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| 'They didn't hesitate': Calif. fire captain surprised by civilians helping rescue medical helicopter crew | Wednesday October 8th, 2025 |
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Minutes after the chopper went down, Sacramento Fire Capt. Peter Vandersluis rallied about 15 drivers to raise the medevac so a firefighter could rescue a paramedic |
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