News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Calif. fire district warns proposed Medicaid cuts could hit ambulance service reimbursements | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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Sonoma County fire officials warn that a federal proposal to reduce Medicaid reimbursements could cost hundreds of dollars per transport and strain emergency response budgets |
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| Md. county EMS accepts grant funding to carry whole blood on ambulances | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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A state grant will allow Dorchester County EMS crews to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital |
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| Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help |
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| Ohio pool pump failure sends 14 to hospital | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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Fourteen Minster swim team members were hospitalized after a chlorine pump malfunction reportedly exposed swimmers to chemicals |
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| W.Va. ambulance director resigns amid scrutiny over fatal ambulance incident | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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Monica Mason stepped down as executive director of the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority as the agency faces fallout from a fatal incident and questions about finances |
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| 'I'm tired of losing my friends': Iowa first responder mental health symposium focuses on trauma, resilience | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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The First Responder Center for Excellence and the University of Iowa are developing free online wellness modules to help first responders build coping skills and recognize when stress becomes distress |
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| Ill. firefighter/paramedic dies while on duty | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedic John Morgan was remembered for his dedication to public service and compassionate patient care |
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| NYC council seeks $4.5M for report on 9/11 toxins | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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City leaders are pushing for funding to determine when officials first knew Ground Zero air quality was dangerous and to release records tied to post-9/11 exposure risks |
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| Ill. fire district ends ambulance service standby for neighboring FD | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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Union leaders say Homer Township Fire Protection District's decision could delay patient transports as call volume continues to rise |
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| Entire Okla. EMS crew resigns, citing low pay, limited staffing | Monday June 1st, 2026 |
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Burns Flat EMS personnel say the state’s non-essential classification hurts rural EMS staffing |
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