News

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

Minn. teen rescued after 20-story fall inside abandoned grain elevatorThursday August 6th, 2026

Minneapolis public safety officials say urban exploration is fueling a growing number of dangerous rescues and warned that these incidents put both trespassers and first responders at risk
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Neb. man pleads guilty to assaulting paramedics in EDThursday August 6th, 2026

Kenneth Ryden faces up to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting healthcare professionals during treatment at Providence Medical Center
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Former Kan. EMT pleads guilty to child pornography chargeThursday August 6th, 2026

Dylan Jamescupp’s phone data showed he received child sexual abuse material while on duty at the Kansas City (Kan.) Fire Department
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N.Y. EMT arrested after tasing coworker at stationWednesday August 5th, 2026

Former Empress EMS EMT Emmanuel Vasquez was immediately terminated and later arrested
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Record 44% of global workers report significant daily stress, Gallup findsWednesday August 5th, 2026

The latest Gallup workplace report found nearly half of employees experience significant daily stress, underscoring the need for practical resilience strategies
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Iowa college becomes first in nation approved for Workforce Pell EMT programWednesday August 5th, 2026

Eligible students in Iowa Central Community College's 14-week EMT program can now use federal Pell Grants to help cover tuition
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Woman, 99, waited 3 hours for police after Wis. dispatchers misclassified 911 callWednesday August 5th, 2026

Two Milwaukee emergency dispatchers were placed on leave as the city reviews its handling of calls reporting the attack
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N.J. EMS chief dies after collapsing on dutyTuesday August 4th, 2026

Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen was remembered as an educator, mentor and advocate for first responder mental health
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Va. city rolls out green-light technology for fire trucks, not ambulancesTuesday August 4th, 2026

A new system will give fire trucks priority at intersections, but EMS officials argue the same technology should be used to speed critical patient responses and reduce crash risk
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AMR settles wrongful death lawsuit over Seattle woman's 10-hour ambulance waitTuesday August 4th, 2026

Legal experts say the confidential agreement limits public insight into a case that prompted concerns about ambulance delays, contractor oversight and accountability
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