News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| La. EMS, FD partner to bring whole blood to the field | Thursday October 22nd, 2026 |
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East Baton Rouge EMS and St. George Fire Department’s new partnership will put 20 trained "Blood Medics" in the field starting Oct. 26 |
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| La. EMS, FD partner to bring blood products to the field | Thursday October 22nd, 2026 |
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East Baton Rouge EMS and St. George Fire Department’s new partnership will put 20 trained "Blood Medics" in the field starting Oct. 26 |
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| N.C. county rescue squad trains first responders on hot air balloon emergencies | Thursday October 22nd, 2026 |
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First responders from Iredell County studied balloon equipment and discussed scenarios like hard landings, fuel incidents and burn treatment |
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| N.M. city rebrands crisis response unit with new EMT case manager role | Thursday October 22nd, 2026 |
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Santa Fe’s overhaul adds a career ladder requiring case managers to become certified EMTs, months after Fire Chief Scott Ouderkirk removed paramedics from the unit, though its budget, hours and staffing remain below 2022 peak levels |
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| Rural Maine ambulance service to close as volunteer ranks fall short | Wednesday October 21st, 2026 |
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Wayne and Roberta Seely, in their 80s, are retiring after spending nearly two years and sending 800 letters trying to find enough volunteers to keep Dennys River Ambulance Service running |
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| Ohio chemical tank explosion forces 900 to evacuate amid toxic gas fears | Wednesday October 21st, 2026 |
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Toledo officials ordered residents within a mile of the MC Tank Terminal to evacuate after an ongoing chemical release, while those within three miles were told to shelter in place as crews continue monitoring the irritant that can cause burning and nausea |
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| Mich. air medical program launches 24/7 flights for injured police K-9s | Wednesday October 21st, 2026 |
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The North Flight Aero Med program, developed with Munson Healthcare, Corewell Health and Michigan State University, lets flight nurse medics treat K-9s en route, speeding critical care access for remote areas |
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| Mich. launches first-of-its-kind air transport service for injured police K-9s | Wednesday October 21st, 2026 |
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The North Flight Aero Med program, developed with Munson Healthcare, Corewell Health and Michigan State University, lets flight nurse medics treat K-9s en route, speeding critical care access for remote areas |
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| Ga. county paramedic dies by suicide | Wednesday October 21st, 2026 |
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Shawn Frier, who served with multiple EMS and fire agencies, including Hancock County, Washington County and Jones County, is being remembered by colleagues as a dedicated paramedic who touched many lives |
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| First responders warn of dangerous social media fire stunt challenges | Wednesday October 21st, 2026 |
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Officials say the TikTok challenges, which encourage children to ignite isopropyl alcohol for effects like “fire-breathing,” can cause severe burns or house fires, after a 9-year-old New Orleans boy was burned over 70% of his body this month |
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