News

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

Ind. medics honored for field blood transfusion credited with saving shooting victimSunday September 20th, 2026

Elkhart firefighters and paramedics were recognized for treating a gunshot victim with prehospital blood, a program that has provided transfusions to 61 patients since June
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W.Va. rescue squad pioneers reunite 50 years after volunteer EMS beginningsSunday September 20th, 2026

Former Marion County Rescue Squad volunteers reunited to remember the early days of local EMS and the changes that transformed the service from volunteers to paid paramedics
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N.Y. town works to avoid ambulance coverage gap during EMS provider switchSaturday September 19th, 2026

Alden officials and longtime provider Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps are negotiating temporary coverage until Mercy Flight EMS is expected to take over Jan. 1
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2 Boston EMTs hospitalized after separate assaults hours apartSaturday September 19th, 2026

Two Boston EMS members were injured in separate assaults while responding to calls, prompting the union to raise concerns about violence against EMTs and paramedics
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Photo of the Week: Canine care at Mo. house fireFriday September 18th, 2026

Meramec Ambulance District crews relied on previous training in caring for animals
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FDNY, NYPD response times worsen for emergency callsFriday September 18th, 2026

FDNY response times to life-threatening medical emergencies increased in fiscal 2026, according to the city’s latest Mayor’s Management Report
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T‑Mobile Appoints Chris Sambar Chief Enterprise Officer and Evolves Leadership Team to Advance its Next Era of Strategic Growth and InnovationFriday September 18th, 2026

Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
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N.Y. fire department adds EMS-only positions to free firefighters for trainingFriday September 18th, 2026

Amsterdam Fire Department is hiring non-firefighter EMTs and paramedics on ambulances while firefighters complete training
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Va. first responders commemorate 30th anniversary of first EMS exchange delegation to GermanyFriday September 18th, 2026

The longstanding partnership between the Virginia Association of First Responders and the German Red Cross has strengthened EMS and built lasting international friendships
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Ill. city reviews ambulance costs, mutual aid response areaThursday September 17th, 2026

Harrisburg officials are reviewing the city-run BLS ambulance service after questions about operating costs, revenue and responses outside city limits
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